Across 44 Maryland nonprofits, the median total compensation for chief program officers is $171,058. 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 Maryland
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1M - $5M | $113,204 | $172,591 | $177,501 | 11 |
| $5M - $25M | $114,992 | $143,709 | $186,650 | 17 |
Top Cities for Chief Program Officer Positions in Maryland
Cities with the most nonprofit chief program officers reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in Maryland
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$262k
Chief Programs Officer
Silver Spring, MD|Revenue: $140.6M|2023
$284k
Chief Foundation Program Officer
Germantown, MD|Revenue: $742.4M|2023
$126k
Chief Program Officer
Glen Echo, MD|Revenue: $2M|2024
$120k
Chief Program Officer
Glen Echo, MD|Revenue: $1.7M|2023
$136k
Chief Program Officer
Gaithersburg, MD|Revenue: $2.3M|2023
$130k
Chief Program Officer
Gaithersburg, MD|Revenue: $2.2M|2022