Across 29 Virginia nonprofits, the median total compensation for chief program officers is $167,902. 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 Virginia
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5M - $25M | $127,557 | $156,619 | $195,304 | 22 |
Top Cities for Chief Program Officer Positions in Virginia
Cities with the most nonprofit chief program officers reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in Virginia
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$303k
Chief Program Officer
Arlington, VA|Revenue: $122.1M|2024
$322k
Chief Program Officer
Arlington, VA|Revenue: $116M|2023
$240k
Chief Technology & Programs Officer
Arlington, VA|Revenue: $9.6M|2023
$197k
Chief Programs Officer
Arlington, VA|Revenue: $8.6M|2022
$253k
Chief Innovation & Program Officer
Arlington, VA|Revenue: $39.9M|2023
$184k
Chief Innovation & Program Officer
Arlington, VA|Revenue: $41.1M|2022