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Nonprofit Executive Director & CEO Salary in Montana

Median Total Compensation
$69,985
25th
$36k
75th
$117k
90th
$213k

Across 923 Montana nonprofits, the median total compensation for executive directors is $69,985. 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 Montana

Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.

Org Revenue25thMedian75thOrganizations
Under $1M$25,014$47,167$74,086478
$1M - $5M$61,826$93,031$126,563246
$5M - $25M$84,600$147,848$212,934141
$25M - $100M$143,456$295,024$362,67740
Over $100M$283,514$553,314$780,76618

Top Cities for Executive Director Positions in Montana

Cities with the most nonprofit executive directors reporting compensation.

Sample Compensation Records in Montana

Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.

$19k
Executive Di
Missoula, MT|Revenue: $400|2022
$24k
Executive Director
Kalispell, MT|Revenue: $99k|2023
$20k
President
Kalispell, MT|Revenue: $99k|2023
$84k
Executive Director
Divide, MT|Revenue: $688k|2024
$81k
Executive Director
Divide, MT|Revenue: $746k|2023
$138k
Executive Director
Bozeman, MT|Revenue: $5.3M|2023

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