Across 201 Pennsylvania nonprofits, the median total compensation for development directors is $142,196. 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 Pennsylvania
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $24,000 | $24,148 | $24,148 | 25 |
| $1M - $5M | $71,318 | $119,485 | $133,482 | 31 |
| $5M - $25M | $116,705 | $140,847 | $164,736 | 89 |
| $25M - $100M | $158,727 | $182,594 | $214,473 | 40 |
| Over $100M | $207,548 | $288,419 | $516,342 | 16 |
Top Cities for Development Director Positions in Pennsylvania
Cities with the most nonprofit development directors reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in Pennsylvania
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$114k
Director of Development
Pittsburgh, PA|Revenue: $3.1M|2024
$24k
Director of Development - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA|Revenue: $48k|2022
$219k
Chief Development Officer
Philadelphia, PA|Revenue: $40M|2024
$66k
President & Cdo
Pittsburgh, PA|Revenue: $14.4M|2023
$60k
President & Cdo
Pittsburgh, PA|Revenue: $13.8M|2022
$150k
Director of Development
East Norriton, PA|Revenue: $8.2M|2024