Executive Director Salary in the US
$82,550
per year
per month
$6,880
per month
per year
Bonus
$10,600/year
Bonus
$880/month
Executive Director - Average Salary
The average salary for an Executive Director is $82,550 per year ($6,880 per month), which is $29,060 (+54%) higher than the average salary in the United States.
An Executive Director can expect an average starting salary of $51,360. The highest salaries can exceed $187,400.
An Executive Director can expect an average starting salary of $51,360. The highest salaries can exceed $187,400.
$51,360
Low
$82,550
Average salary
$187,400
High
$4,280
Low
$6,880
Average salary
$15,620
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$1,200 $123,300 $247,700 | ||
| Salary | $51,360 - 187,400 | |
| Bonus | $1,200 - 60,300 | |
| Total Pay | $52,560 - 247,700 |
$100 $10,280 $20,650 | ||
| Salary | $4,280 - 15,620 | |
| Bonus | $100 - 5,030 | |
| Total Pay | $4,380 - 20,650 |
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Executive Director Salary Range
Executive Director - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Executive Director | $90K/year | +9% |
| Assisted Living Executive Director | $80K/year | -3% |
| Executive Director Nonprofit | $73K/year | -12% |
Executive Director - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Executive Director with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $53,800 per year. A mid level Executive Director with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $61,430, while a Senior Executive Director with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $88,560. Executive Directors with more than 20 years of experience earn $103,490 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Executive Director
| Late Career | ▲ +25% |
| Senior | ▲ +7% |
| Average Salary | $82,550/year |
| Mid Level | ▼ -26% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -35% |
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