Across 212 California nonprofits, the median total compensation for chief program officers is $170,415. Each organization counts once, using its most recent IRS Form 990 filing from fiscal years 2019 to 2024. Total compensation includes base salary, bonus, and other reportable compensation.
Data updated July 1, 2026
Chief Program Officer Compensation by Organization Size in California
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $7,000 | $26,771 | $112,989 | 13 |
| $1M - $5M | $115,278 | $131,203 | $182,287 | 24 |
| $5M - $25M | $135,386 | $162,471 | $186,790 | 108 |
| $25M - $100M | $175,480 | $203,512 | $264,150 | 52 |
| Over $100M | $225,374 | $244,287 | $273,185 | 15 |
Top Cities for Chief Program Officer Positions in California
Cities with the most nonprofit chief program officers reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in California
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$15k
Chief Program Officer
Pasadena, CA|Revenue: $783k|2023
$14k
Chief Program Officer
Pasadena, CA|Revenue: $755k|2022
$130k
Chief Program Officer
Santa Monica, CA|Revenue: $4.9M|2022
$313k
Chief Program Officer
San Francisco, CA|Revenue: $45M|2023
$222k
Chief Program Officer
San Francisco, CA|Revenue: $41.3M|2022
$287k
Chief Programs Officer
San Francisco, CA|Revenue: $11.8M|2022