Across 5,576 Illinois nonprofits, the median total compensation for executive directors is $98,214. 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 Illinois
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $21,000 | $50,615 | $83,018 | 2,481 |
| $1M - $5M | $75,492 | $122,604 | $178,596 | 1,631 |
| $5M - $25M | $143,866 | $213,156 | $308,272 | 937 |
| $25M - $100M | $225,236 | $326,891 | $516,018 | 349 |
| Over $100M | $378,074 | $735,702 | $1,263,849 | 178 |
Top Cities for Executive Director Positions in Illinois
Cities with the most nonprofit executive directors reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in Illinois
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$100k
Executive Director
Warrenville, IL|Revenue: $343k|2024
$312k
Chief Executive Officer
Chicago, IL|Revenue: $16.4M|2024
$300k
CEO
Chicago, IL|Revenue: $16.6M|2023
$268k
CEO
Chicago, IL|Revenue: $16.1M|2022
$122k
Executive Director
Chicago, IL|Revenue: $1.8M|2024
$103k
Executive Director
Chicago, IL|Revenue: $1.6M|2023