Across 3,658 District of Columbia nonprofits, the median total compensation for executive directors is $186,221. 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 District of Columbia
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $39,664 | $80,000 | $133,788 | 1,075 |
| $1M - $5M | $118,962 | $180,013 | $270,124 | 1,270 |
| $5M - $25M | $214,754 | $317,950 | $481,008 | 904 |
| $25M - $100M | $274,112 | $454,300 | $829,248 | 288 |
| Over $100M | $382,888 | $593,326 | $1,076,119 | 121 |
Top Cities for Executive Director Positions in District of Columbia
Cities with the most nonprofit executive directors reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in District of Columbia
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$248k
CEO (jan)
Washington, DC|Revenue: $29.5M|2024
$360k
President and CEO
Washington, DC|Revenue: $29.5M|2024
$466k
CEO
Washington, DC|Revenue: $18.3M|2023
$362k
President, One (until 11/2023)
Washington, DC|Revenue: $18.3M|2023
$383k
President & CEO
Washington, DC|Revenue: $10M|2024
$387k
President & CEO
Washington, DC|Revenue: $4.9M|2023