Across 4,379 Michigan nonprofits, the median total compensation for executive directors is $85,000. 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 Michigan
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $22,766 | $50,152 | $78,971 | 2,094 |
| $1M - $5M | $74,123 | $108,961 | $146,800 | 1,265 |
| $5M - $25M | $124,072 | $180,925 | $264,148 | 662 |
| $25M - $100M | $186,353 | $309,164 | $467,762 | 246 |
| Over $100M | $135,802 | $551,045 | $1,042,552 | 112 |
Top Cities for Executive Director Positions in Michigan
Cities with the most nonprofit executive directors reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in Michigan
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$172k
Critical Minded Executive Director
Detroit, MI|Revenue: $24.1M|2023
$136k
Executive Director 18 Million Rising
Detroit, MI|Revenue: $24.1M|2023
$122k
Executive Director 18 Million Rising
Detroit, MI|Revenue: $29M|2022
$179k
Critical Minded Executive Director
Detroit, MI|Revenue: $29M|2022
$154k
Kairos Executive Director
Detroit, MI|Revenue: $29M|2022
$155k
CEO
Oak Park, MI|Revenue: $920k|2023