As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Nonprofit Executive Director in New York is $122,851, equivalent to $59 per hour, $2,363 weekly, or $10,238 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 New York vary widely, spanning from $91,154 to $149,463. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($106,259) and 75th percentile ($136,781), while top earners (90th percentile) make $149,463 per year. This $30,522 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, New York Nonprofit Executive Director often earn 6.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 62 companies. However, New York currently ranks 8 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 $91,154 NY August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $106,259 NY August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $122,851 NY August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $136,781 NY August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $149,463 NY August 01, 2026
25% $106,259 10% $91,154 90% $149,463 75% $136,781 $122,851 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 Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $149,019 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $135,593 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $133,457 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $154,232 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $149,858 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $137,858 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $147,143 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $143,568 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $137,233 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $134,940 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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