Based on 13,116 IRS Form 990 records, the median total compensation for nonprofit executive directors in California is $104,381. This includes base salary, bonus, and other reportable compensation.
Executive Director Compensation by Organization Size in California
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $22,272 | $52,000 | $88,340 | 5,816 |
| $1M - $5M | $82,063 | $133,029 | $188,961 | 3,761 |
| $5M - $25M | $150,000 | $212,981 | $290,998 | 2,309 |
| $25M - $100M | $229,346 | $325,350 | $486,295 | 822 |
| Over $100M | $270,203 | $526,267 | $998,847 | 408 |
Top Cities for Executive Director Positions in California
Cities with the most nonprofit executive directors reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in California
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$155k
Current CEO/President
YOUNTVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Yountville, CA|Revenue: $1.1M|2023
$144k
President/CEO
THE CODING SCHOOL
Studio City, CA|Revenue: $3.2M|2022
$126k
Executive Director
PROJECT RETURN PEER SUPPORT NETWORK
Huntington Park, CA|Revenue: $4.4M|2022
$667k
President & CEO
Norton Simon Museum of Art at Pasadena
Pasadena, CA|Revenue: $8.1M|2022
$19k
President
WOMEN IN ACTION REACHING OUT
Long Beach, CA|Revenue: $251k|2023
$10k
Executive Director
MCHI AFFORDABLE ACQUISITIONS INC
Salinas, CA|Revenue: $1.2M|2022