Nonprofit Executive Director Salary 2026
What Christian nonprofit executive director roles are paying in the United States, based on 14 of 28 total nonprofit executive director listings with complete salary ranges as of Aug 1, 2026.
14 listingsMethodology ↗
Median base salary, United States
$160,553/yr
14 listings$130k$210k
$158,307
p25
$160,553
median
$178,344
p75
Full-time median
$158,307
13 listingsTop-paying org type
Nonprofit $160,553
12 listingsListings posting comp
50%
of 28 total nonprofit executive director listingsNonprofit Executive Director salaries by state
Median nonprofit executive director salary by state
14 listings| State | Median | Listings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $162,799 | 9 | |
| Colorado | — | <5 | |
| California | — | <5 |
1 additional state entry has fewer than 5 listings, so their medians are withheld.
By organization and employment type
By organization type
14 listings| Org type | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit | $160,553 | 12 |
| Christian school | — | <5 |
By employment type
13 listings| Type | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $158,307 | 13 |
By organization size
2 listings| Employees | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1000+ | — | <5 |
Organization size is the employer's W-2 headcount from its latest IRS Form 990 filing. Employers that don't file (churches, for-profits) aren't counted in that table.
Related roles
1 nonprofit executive director position is open right now
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