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Executive director salary in Seattle, WA, 2026

How much does an Executive Director make in Seattle, WA?

Average base salary

$134,316
20%
above national average
Average $134,316
Low $79,448
High $227,075

The average salary for a executive director is $134,316 per year in Seattle, WA and $9,500 profit sharing per year.79 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Executive Director job openings in Seattle, WA

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JPMorganChase3.9out of 5 stars.
Seattle, WA
$180,000 - $260,000 a year
Full-time
5 days ago

Highest paying companies for Executive Director in Seattle, WA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Provider Solutions & Developme...
 
$319,797per year
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ALLEN INSTITUTE
 
$285,078per year
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Piper Companies
 
$250,000per year
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Alzheimer's Association
 
$237,500per year
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JPMorganChase
 
$236,667per year
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Nealy Pierce, LLC
 
$218,650per year
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Highest paying cities for Executive Directors near Seattle, WA

  1. Olympia, WA
    $144,183 per year
  2. Seattle, WA
    $134,316 per year
  3. Spokane, WA
    $125,076 per year
  4. Wenatchee, WA
    $123,671 per year
  5. Tacoma, WA
    $116,060 per year

Where can an Executive Director earn more?

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Senior Executive Director

Job openings
Average $167,506 per year