Across 78 Illinois nonprofits, the median total compensation for chief program officers is $159,674. 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 Illinois
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1M - $5M | $113,266 | $136,843 | $186,314 | 17 |
| $5M - $25M | $130,900 | $152,913 | $188,468 | 35 |
| $25M - $100M | $139,243 | $187,854 | $204,427 | 19 |
Top Cities for Chief Program Officer Positions in Illinois
Cities with the most nonprofit chief program officers reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in Illinois
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$210k
Chief Corporate Program Officer
Chicago, IL|Revenue: $20M|2022
$206k
Chief Program Operations Officer
Chicago, IL|Revenue: $5.6M|2024
$182k
Chief Program Operations Officer
Chicago, IL|Revenue: $4.5M|2023
$113k
Chief Ops and Programs Officer
New Lenox, IL|Revenue: $1.5M|2024
$111k
Chief Ops and Programs Officer
New Lenox, IL|Revenue: $1.4M|2023
$125k
Chief Program Officer
Chicago, IL|Revenue: $34.4M|2024