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Executive director salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Executive Director make in the United States?

Average base salary

$111,594
Average $111,594
Low $59,940
High $207,760

The average salary for a executive director is $111,594 per year in the United States and $9,500 profit sharing per year.13.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Executive Director job openings in United States

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Executive Director
Cascade Living Group2.9out of 5 stars.
Eugene, OR
$135,000 - $155,000 a year
Full-time
6 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Executive Director in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
BEPC Inc
 
$508,622per year
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Intellia Therapeutics
 
$409,940per year
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swipejobs
 
$379,600per year
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Curitec
 
$375,000per year
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TotalMed
 
$375,000per year
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Alexion Pharmaceuticals
 
$374,057per year
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Highest paying cities for Executive Directors near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $145,115 per year
  2. Philadelphia, PA
    $137,129 per year
  3. Miami, FL
    $132,373 per year
  4. Madison, WI
    $113,494 per year
  5. Dallas, TX
    $107,202 per year

Where can an Executive Director earn more?

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Senior Executive Director

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Average $134,482 per year