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Nonprofit Executive Director & CEO Salary in Nebraska

Median Total Compensation
$77,371
25th
$37k
75th
$139k
90th
$242k

Across 1,251 Nebraska nonprofits, the median total compensation for executive directors is $77,371. 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 Nebraska

Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.

Org Revenue25thMedian75thOrganizations
Under $1M$23,128$47,946$75,637622
$1M - $5M$66,680$108,660$151,926342
$5M - $25M$110,127$159,507$222,108185
$25M - $100M$134,294$281,698$409,81664
Over $100M$116,526$548,637$743,66038

Top Cities for Executive Director Positions in Nebraska

Cities with the most nonprofit executive directors reporting compensation.

Sample Compensation Records in Nebraska

Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.

$56k
Executive Director
Norfolk, NE|Revenue: $597k|2024
$54k
Executive Director
Norfolk, NE|Revenue: $278k|2023
$80k
Executive Director
Omaha, NE|Revenue: $569k|2023
$106k
Executive Director
Omaha, NE|Revenue: $1.8M|2023
$103k
Executive Director
Omaha, NE|Revenue: $4M|2022
$47k
Executive Director
Lincoln, NE|Revenue: $509k|2024

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