Across 3,080 Missouri nonprofits, the median total compensation for executive directors is $83,311. 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 Missouri
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $22,398 | $49,338 | $80,114 | 1,420 |
| $1M - $5M | $68,980 | $108,648 | $154,726 | 836 |
| $5M - $25M | $96,800 | $174,159 | $254,598 | 479 |
| $25M - $100M | $93,945 | $261,066 | $409,344 | 207 |
| Over $100M | $93,628 | $443,950 | $952,438 | 138 |
Top Cities for Executive Director Positions in Missouri
Cities with the most nonprofit executive directors reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in Missouri
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$508k
CEO
Kansas City, MO|Revenue: $9.9M|2024
$483k
CEO
Kansas City, MO|Revenue: $7.9M|2023
$9k
Executive Di
Pacific, MO|Revenue: $68k|2023
$99k
Executive Director
St Charles, MO|Revenue: $1.6M|2024
$84k
Executive Director
St Charles, MO|Revenue: $1.2M|2023
$121k
President
High Ridge, MO|Revenue: $30.4M|2024