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Executive director pay, all states
- 25th percentile
- $41,701
- Median
- $89,386
- 75th percentile
- $167,900
Based on each organization's most recent filing, tax years 2019 to 2024. How Lucido computes benchmarks
| Lucido | Candid Nonprofit Compensation Report | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Searchable web product | PDF report |
| Data source | Form 990 filings | Form 990 and 990-EZ filings, not surveys |
| Breakdowns | Role, sector, budget size and state, combined however you choose | National, state and metro breakdowns for 14 leadership positions |
| Tax years | 2019 to 2024 | Fiscal year 2024 in the 2026 edition |
| Updates | Monthly, as the IRS releases filings | Annual editions |
| Logins | One login | Single-user license |
| Price | Free. Lucido Pro: $54.99 a month or $449 a year. | $449 for a single-user license |
Why Form 990 data
- Every organization that files Form 990 reports its executives' pay. A 990 benchmark includes every filer in your peer group, not only the organizations that chose to answer a survey.
- The amounts come from a federal tax return signed under penalty of perjury.
- The filings are public, so you can check any figure against the organization's own return.
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How much does the Candid compensation report cost?
Candid lists its Nonprofit Compensation Report at $449 for a single user. It is a PDF report based on Form 990 and 990-EZ filings, published in annual editions.
Is Lucido free?
Yes. Anyone can see the median and the 25th, 75th and 90th percentiles for every role, and a free account adds your state, size and sector together. Lucido Pro is $54.99 a month or $449 a year.
How does Lucido compare with Candid's compensation report?
Both are built from IRS Form 990 filings. Candid publishes a PDF report in annual editions, with national, state and metro breakdowns. Lucido is a searchable web product: you filter benchmarks by role, sector, budget size and state, and it updates monthly as the IRS releases filings.