Across 148 Washington nonprofits, the median total compensation for development directors is $136,237. 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 Washington
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $29,884 | $72,286 | $101,721 | 12 |
| $1M - $5M | $109,583 | $123,628 | $147,856 | 41 |
| $5M - $25M | $115,929 | $135,432 | $163,950 | 58 |
| $25M - $100M | $143,024 | $185,477 | $239,352 | 30 |
Top Cities for Development Director Positions in Washington
Cities with the most nonprofit development directors reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in Washington
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$130k
Development Director
Seattle, WA|Revenue: $3M|2023
$167k
Director of Development
Seattle, WA|Revenue: $10M|2023
$161k
Director of Fundraising
Seattle, WA|Revenue: $8.6M|2022
$178k
Chief Development Officer
Yakima, WA|Revenue: $50.4M|2023
$158k
Chief Development Officer Through 09/2022
Yakima, WA|Revenue: $44.4M|2022
$138k
Development Director
Kirkland, WA|Revenue: $7.1M|2024