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Nonprofit Executive Director & CEO Salary in Indiana

Median Total Compensation
$78,252
25th
$38k
75th
$141k
90th
$248k

Across 3,344 Indiana nonprofits, the median total compensation for executive directors is $78,252. 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 Indiana

Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.

Org Revenue25thMedian75thOrganizations
Under $1M$21,039$48,330$75,0001,668
$1M - $5M$70,038$105,008$147,340942
$5M - $25M$122,163$168,240$237,632480
$25M - $100M$198,428$290,760$403,574175
Over $100M$359,947$585,849$940,11079

Top Cities for Executive Director Positions in Indiana

Cities with the most nonprofit executive directors reporting compensation.

Sample Compensation Records in Indiana

Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.

$141k
Chief Executive Officer
Carmel, IN|Revenue: $6M|2024
$126k
Chief Executive Officer
Carmel, IN|Revenue: $6.1M|2023
$20k
Executive Director
Jasper, IN|Revenue: $310k|2024
$20k
Executive Director
Jasper, IN|Revenue: $280k|2023
$43k
Executive Di
Rushville, IN|Revenue: $73k|2024
$43k
Executive Di
Rushville, IN|Revenue: $72k|2023

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