Across 3,342 Maryland nonprofits, the median total compensation for executive directors is $100,000. 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 Maryland
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $25,559 | $56,593 | $92,534 | 1,579 |
| $1M - $5M | $83,132 | $127,534 | $186,088 | 896 |
| $5M - $25M | $134,875 | $198,874 | $300,100 | 553 |
| $25M - $100M | $208,088 | $305,387 | $483,785 | 215 |
| Over $100M | $304,714 | $578,250 | $917,586 | 99 |
Top Cities for Executive Director Positions in Maryland
Cities with the most nonprofit executive directors reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in Maryland
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$17k
President
Germantown, MD|Revenue: $254k|2023
$17k
CEO
Germantown, MD|Revenue: $254k|2023
$136k
Directorpresident
Reisterstown, MD|Revenue: $2.1M|2024
$153k
Directorpresident
Reisterstown, MD|Revenue: $2.1M|2023
$154k
Directorpresident
Reisterstown, MD|Revenue: $2.3M|2022
$914
Chief Executive Officer/president
Derwood, MD|Revenue: $1.4M|2024