Nonprofit CEO & Executive Director Salary Directory
Official IRS Form 990 Schedule J compensation benchmarks for chief executives and executive directors across 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Explore 50-state directories, operating budget brackets, and Treasury Regulation § 53.4958-6 safe harbor percentiles.
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50-State CEO & Executive Director Directory Matrix
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Browse CEO & Executive Director Pay by Organization Budget Tier
Under $1M
Comparability peer group for nonprofits operating between $250,000 and $1,000,000 annual budget.
$1M – $3M
Comparability peer group for nonprofits operating between $1,000,000 and $3,000,000 annual budget.
$3M – $5M
Comparability peer group for nonprofits operating between $3,000,000 and $5,000,000 annual budget.
$5M – $10M
Comparability peer group for nonprofits operating between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000 annual budget.
$10M – $25M
Comparability peer group for nonprofits operating between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000 annual budget.
$25M – $50M
Comparability peer group for nonprofits operating between $25,000,000 and $50,000,000 annual budget.
$50M – $100M
Comparability peer group for nonprofits operating between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000 annual budget.
$100M+
Comparability peer group for nonprofits operating between $100,000,000 and $500,000,000 annual budget.
Browse CEO & Executive Director Pay by Charitable Mission
Human Services
NTEE P-SeriesYouth shelters, food banks, emergency housing, family counseling, and vocational training.
Education
NTEE B-SeriesCharter LEAs, private day schools, research foundations, and educational access funds.
Health & Clinics
NTEE E-SeriesFederally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), community mental health, and specialized care.
Arts & Culture
NTEE A-SeriesMuseums, visual arts galleries, symphonies, theater companies, and public media.
Youth Development
NTEE O/P-SeriesAfter-school enrichment, athletic leagues, leadership academies, and youth mentoring.
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