Across 5,087 Massachusetts nonprofits, the median total compensation for executive directors is $108,000. 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 Massachusetts
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $20,000 | $56,108 | $92,712 | 2,235 |
| $1M - $5M | $93,886 | $135,404 | $183,924 | 1,488 |
| $5M - $25M | $144,876 | $211,120 | $301,596 | 869 |
| $25M - $100M | $215,812 | $314,106 | $439,625 | 320 |
| Over $100M | $331,253 | $620,619 | $1,097,028 | 175 |
Top Cities for Executive Director Positions in Massachusetts
Cities with the most nonprofit executive directors reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in Massachusetts
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$11k
President/director
Gloucester, MA|Revenue: $1.1M|2023
$229k
President & CEO
Quincy, MA|Revenue: $4.1M|2023
$226k
President and CEO
Quincy, MA|Revenue: $2.2M|2022
$169k
Executive Di
Braintree, MA|Revenue: $645k|2024
$165k
Executive Di
Braintree, MA|Revenue: $653k|2023
$13k
President
Woburn, MA|Revenue: $389k|2023