Across 2,259 Arizona nonprofits, the median total compensation for executive directors is $86,128. 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
Executive Director Compensation by Organization Size in Arizona
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $24,376 | $53,078 | $85,000 | 1,089 |
| $1M - $5M | $69,814 | $109,200 | $154,524 | 651 |
| $5M - $25M | $115,188 | $175,666 | $251,326 | 338 |
| $25M - $100M | $202,954 | $325,500 | $438,245 | 121 |
| Over $100M | $400,041 | $683,010 | $1,103,138 | 60 |
Top Cities for Executive Director Positions in Arizona
Cities with the most nonprofit executive directors reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in Arizona
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$166k
Executive Director
Tempe, AZ|Revenue: $8.1M|2023
$154k
Executive Director
Tempe, AZ|Revenue: $7.8M|2022
$31k
Executive Director
Scottsdale, AZ|Revenue: $193k|2024
$102k
President
Gilbert, AZ|Revenue: $9.6M|2023
$100k
President
Gilbert, AZ|Revenue: $11.6M|2022
$109k
Executive Director
Tempe, AZ|Revenue: $1.7M|2023