As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Nonprofit Executive Director in Minnesota is $118,251, equivalent to $57 per hour, $2,274 weekly, or $9,854 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Nonprofit Executive Director in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Nonprofit Executive Director in Minnesota vary widely, spanning from $87,741 to $143,868. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($102,281) and 75th percentile ($131,660), while top earners (90th percentile) make $143,868 per year. This $29,379 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Financial Management, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Minnesota Nonprofit Executive Director often earn 2.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 62 companies. However, Minnesota currently ranks 12 nationwide for Nonprofit Executive Director job salary. 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
Nonprofit Executive Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $87,741 MN August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $102,281 MN August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $118,251 MN August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $131,660 MN August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $143,868 MN August 01, 2026
25% $102,281 10% $87,741 90% $143,868 75% $131,660 $118,251 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Location Lakeville, MN Avg. Salary $139,450 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Minnetonka, MN Avg. Salary $141,094 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ada, MN Avg. Salary $131,072 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adams, MN Avg. Salary $133,674 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adolph, MN Avg. Salary $130,711 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MN Avg. Salary $128,561 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, MN Avg. Salary $139,520 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ah Gwah Ching, MN Avg. Salary $131,207 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aitkin, MN Avg. Salary $131,075 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akeley, MN Avg. Salary $131,147 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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