Across 4,316 Minnesota nonprofits, the median total compensation for executive directors is $79,186. 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 Minnesota
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $18,259 | $50,000 | $77,159 | 2,234 |
| $1M - $5M | $76,788 | $113,428 | $154,624 | 1,134 |
| $5M - $25M | $118,303 | $167,573 | $242,485 | 653 |
| $25M - $100M | $145,429 | $271,323 | $430,465 | 201 |
| Over $100M | $366,993 | $573,178 | $910,637 | 94 |
Top Cities for Executive Director Positions in Minnesota
Cities with the most nonprofit executive directors reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in Minnesota
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$201k
President, Ceo, & Treas Thru 1/2024
Minnetonka, MN|Revenue: $156.4M|2024
$29k
President & CEO (thru 9/23)
Minnetonka, MN|Revenue: $22.4M|2023
$39k
President & CEO & CFO
Minnetonka, MN|Revenue: $22.4M|2023
$22k
CEO
St Louis Park, MN|Revenue: $5.9M|2023
$10k
CEO
St Louis Park, MN|Revenue: $5.9M|2022
$7k
President
Andover, MN|Revenue: $632k|2023