Across 3,918 Colorado nonprofits, the median total compensation for executive directors is $90,000. 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 Colorado
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $25,195 | $55,288 | $87,977 | 2,032 |
| $1M - $5M | $83,070 | $122,806 | $162,306 | 1,142 |
| $5M - $25M | $138,406 | $186,364 | $260,972 | 523 |
| $25M - $100M | $209,973 | $339,282 | $465,268 | 154 |
| Over $100M | $446,342 | $654,581 | $995,664 | 67 |
Top Cities for Executive Director Positions in Colorado
Cities with the most nonprofit executive directors reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in Colorado
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$108k
CEO
Fort Collins, CO|Revenue: $2.9M|2023
$97k
CEO
Fort Collins, CO|Revenue: $2.1M|2022
$176k
Executive Di
Greenwood Village, CO|Revenue: $10.8M|2023
$170k
President
Greenwood Village, CO|Revenue: $11M|2022
$78k
Executive Director
Lakewood, CO|Revenue: $852k|2024
$70k
Executive Director
Lakewood, CO|Revenue: $661k|2023