As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Nonprofit Executive Director in Virginia is $116,368, equivalent to $56 per hour, $2,238 weekly, or $9,697 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 Virginia vary widely, spanning from $86,344 to $141,576. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($100,652) and 75th percentile ($129,563), while top earners (90th percentile) make $141,576 per year. This $28,911 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, Virginia Nonprofit Executive Director often earn 0.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 62 companies. However, Virginia currently ranks 18 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 $86,344 VA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $100,652 VA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $116,368 VA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $129,563 VA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $141,576 VA August 01, 2026
25% $100,652 10% $86,344 90% $141,576 75% $129,563 $116,368 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 Annandale, VA Avg. Salary $149,445 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Virginia State University, VA Avg. Salary $131,990 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, VA Avg. Salary $123,517 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Accomac, VA Avg. Salary $129,306 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Achilles, VA Avg. Salary $128,264 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, VA Avg. Salary $127,309 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alberta, VA Avg. Salary $129,382 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aldie, VA Avg. Salary $142,679 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, VA Avg. Salary $149,790 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Altavista, VA Avg. Salary $124,453 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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