Nonprofit Executive Director Salary 2026
What Christian nonprofit executive director roles are paying in the United States, based on 33 of 69 total nonprofit executive director listings with complete salary ranges as of November 2, 2026.
33 listingsMethodology ↗
Median base salary, United States
$172,984/yr
33 listings$130k$210k
$158,307
p25
$172,984
median
$182,050
p75
Full-time median
$172,834
32 listingsTop-paying org type
Nonprofit $172,984
29 listingsListings posting comp
48%
of 69 total nonprofit executive director listingsNonprofit Executive Director salaries by state
Median nonprofit executive director salary by state
33 listings| State | Median | Listings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $175,039 | 22 | |
| California | — | <5 | |
| Minnesota | — | <5 |
5 additional state entries have fewer than 5 listings, so their medians are withheld.
By organization and employment type
By organization type
33 listings| Org type | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit | $172,984 | 29 |
| Christian school | — | <5 |
| Church | — | <5 |
By employment type
32 listings| Type | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $172,834 | 32 |
By organization size
4 listings| Employees | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 51-200 | — | <5 |
| 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
19 nonprofit executive director positions are open right now
1 added this week
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