As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Board Member in the US is $125,463, equivalent to $60 per hour, $2,413 weekly, or $10,455 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Board Member in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Board Member in the US vary widely, spanning from $89,187 to $168,862. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($106,474) and 75th percentile ($148,179), while top earners (90th percentile) make $168,862 per year. This $41,705 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Business Administration, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Board Member often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 86 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Board Member Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Board Member Salary $89,187 US June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Board Member Salary $106,474 US June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Board Member Salary $125,463 US June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Board Member Salary $148,179 US June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Board Member Salary $168,862 US June 01, 2026
25% $106,474 10% $89,187 90% $168,862 75% $148,179 $125,463 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Board Member ?

A board of directors is a group of people who jointly supervise the activities of an organization, which can be either a for-profit business, nonprofit organization, or a government agency. Such a board's powers, duties, and responsibilities are determined by government regulations (including the jurisdiction's corporations law) and the organization's own constitution and bylaws. These authorities may specify the number of members of the board, how they are to be chosen, and how often they are to meet. In an organization with voting members, the board is accountable to, and might be subordina...

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    Board Member

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Corporate Secretary


    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Board Member in the United States. The base salary for Board Member ranges from $106,474 to $148,179 with the average base salary of $125,463. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $115,219 to $167,316 with the average total cash compensation of $133,902.

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