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.
$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

Executive Director Salary Range

Low
$51,360
Average salary
$82,550
Senior
$115,240
High
$187,400
Low
$4,280
Average salary
$6,880
Senior
$9,600
High
$15,620

Executive Director - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
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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Executive Director - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Executive Director jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Executive Director

How much does an Executive Director make in the US?
An Executive Director in the US earns an average of $82,550 gross per year, which is about $6,880 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Executive Director updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an Executive Director in the US?
The starting salary of an Executive Director in the US is around $51,360 gross per year.
What is the highest salary for an Executive Director in the US?
The highest salary of an Executive Director in the US can reach and exceed $187,400 gross per year.
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