Across 309 District of Columbia nonprofits, the median total compensation for development directors is $161,901. 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
Development Director Compensation by Organization Size in District of Columbia
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $16,352 | $26,710 | $103,470 | 19 |
| $1M - $5M | $116,839 | $130,942 | $157,392 | 78 |
| $5M - $25M | $136,908 | $169,259 | $204,802 | 147 |
| $25M - $100M | $164,082 | $204,382 | $269,816 | 50 |
| Over $100M | $217,836 | $239,192 | $399,290 | 15 |
Top Cities for Development Director Positions in District of Columbia
Cities with the most nonprofit development directors reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in District of Columbia
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$280k
Chief Development Officer
Washington, DC|Revenue: $18.3M|2023
$147k
Director of Membership & Development
Washington, DC|Revenue: $10M|2024
$21k
Chief Development Officer
Washington, DC|Revenue: $2.7M|2023
$195k
Chief Development Officer
Washington, DC|Revenue: $68M|2023
$23k
Director - Development Ops.
Washington, DC|Revenue: $1.6M|2023
$16k
Chief Development Officer
Washington, DC|Revenue: $1.6M|2023