Across 1,234 Maine nonprofits, the median total compensation for executive directors is $82,855. 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 Maine
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $30,603 | $58,264 | $80,755 | 630 |
| $1M - $5M | $78,160 | $107,422 | $137,714 | 363 |
| $5M - $25M | $122,413 | $158,134 | $228,295 | 164 |
| $25M - $100M | $199,236 | $344,695 | $432,249 | 54 |
| Over $100M | $289,821 | $456,656 | $803,785 | 23 |
Top Cities for Executive Director Positions in Maine
Cities with the most nonprofit executive directors reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in Maine
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$55k
Chamber President
Augusta, ME|Revenue: $2M|2023
$147k
President &
Hallowell, ME|Revenue: $677k|2024
$118k
President &
Hallowell, ME|Revenue: $626k|2023
$100k
President/ceo
Bangor, ME|Revenue: $573k|2023
$85k
Executive Director
Bangor, ME|Revenue: $1.2M|2023
$75k
Executive Director
Bangor, ME|Revenue: $867k|2022