Across 1,603 Kentucky nonprofits, the median total compensation for executive directors is $76,960. 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 Kentucky
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $21,598 | $49,264 | $75,508 | 782 |
| $1M - $5M | $66,101 | $99,232 | $149,018 | 426 |
| $5M - $25M | $108,822 | $164,060 | $229,438 | 226 |
| $25M - $100M | $170,082 | $262,876 | $390,273 | 116 |
| Over $100M | $233,979 | $450,091 | $897,079 | 53 |
Top Cities for Executive Director Positions in Kentucky
Cities with the most nonprofit executive directors reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in Kentucky
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$137k
President/ceo
Ashland, KY|Revenue: $991k|2023
$27k
Executive Director Cdcc (until 9/23)
Ashland, KY|Revenue: $991k|2023
$143k
President/ceo (beg. 1/1/23)
Ashland, KY|Revenue: $832k|2022
$26k
Executive Director Cdcc
Ashland, KY|Revenue: $832k|2022
$53k
Executive Di
Berea, KY|Revenue: $226k|2024
$53k
Executive Di
Berea, KY|Revenue: $178k|2023