Nonprofit Executive Director Salary in the United States

Nonprofit Executive Director Salary

How much does a Nonprofit Executive Director make in the United States? The average Nonprofit Executive Director salary in the United States is $77,953 as of May 27, 2021, but the salary range typically falls between $65,342 and $96,622. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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25% $65,342 10% $53,860 90% $113,619 75% $96,622 $77,953 50%(Median)

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What is a Nonprofit Executive Director ?

An executive director is a chief executive officer (CEO) or managing director of an organization, company, or corporation. The title is widely used in North American non-profit organizations, though many United States nonprofits have adopted the title president or CEO. Confusion can arise because the words executive and director occur both in this title and in titles of various members of some organizations' boards of directors. The precise meanings of these terms are discussed in the board of directors article....

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Executive Director
Shelters to Shutters - Vienna , VA
The Executive Director (ED) will have two core areas of responsibility, fundraising and operations ... Develop new non-profit and industry partners. * Act as liaison, as needed, between Property ...
LinkedIn - 7 days ago
Executive Director
Boys Home of Virginia - Covington , VA
Executive Director Boys Home of Virginia Covington, VA Organizational Background Boys Home of ... executive leadership experience in not-for-profit human service organization is required ...
Recruitology - 4 days ago
Executive Director
RURITAN NATIONAL OFFICE - Dublin , VA
Executive Director position at Ruritan National Office in Dublin, VA. Position is full time and ... An individual with diverse management experience including significant work in the non-profit area ...
Recruitology - 24 days ago
Executive Director
Texas Association of Museums - Fredericksburg , VA
Executive Director | The Pioneer Museum, Fredericksburg, TX Gillespie County Historical Society, 501(c)3 non-profit (dba The Pioneer Museum) Mission: To teach current and future generations the ...
JobLeads - 18 days ago
Executive Director
Barrett Early Learning Center - Charlottesville , VA
Barrett Early Learning Center is seeking a new Executive Director. For over 80 years, Barrett has ... Experience in management of non-profit organization(s) preferred. * Satisfactory completion of ...
ZipRecruiter - 4 days ago
Executive Director
Petersburg Symphony - Petersburg , VA
Petersburg Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Opportunity The Petersburg Symphony Orchestra is ... A bachelor's degree in Business or Arts Administration, Music, Not-for-Profit Leadership or related ...
ZipRecruiter - 7 days ago

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65342
96622
77953

Average Total Cash Compensation

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66173
99695
79667
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Nonprofit Executive Director in the United States. The base salary for Nonprofit Executive Director ranges from $65,342 to $96,622 with the average base salary of $77,953. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,173 to $99,695 with the average total cash compensation of $79,667.

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