Across 664 New York nonprofits, the median total compensation for development directors is $160,638. 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 New York
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $6,958 | $22,548 | $39,956 | 32 |
| $1M - $5M | $117,196 | $134,648 | $156,804 | 182 |
| $5M - $25M | $133,058 | $163,548 | $209,521 | 276 |
| $25M - $100M | $183,888 | $231,865 | $293,914 | 125 |
| Over $100M | $270,049 | $351,016 | $454,450 | 49 |
Top Cities for Development Director Positions in New York
Cities with the most nonprofit development directors reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in New York
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$124k
Senior Director, Communications & Development
New York, NY|Revenue: $2.6M|2024
$156k
Senior Director, Education Development
New York, NY|Revenue: $2.6M|2024
$158k
Development Director
New York, NY|Revenue: $8.9M|2023
$149k
Development Director
New York, NY|Revenue: $8.5M|2022
$134k
Development Director
New York, NY|Revenue: $10.9M|2023
$224k
Director Partnership Development
New York, NY|Revenue: $47.5M|2023