Across 3,000 New Jersey nonprofits, the median total compensation for executive directors is $90,000. 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 New Jersey
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $13,193 | $43,942 | $83,008 | 1,431 |
| $1M - $5M | $77,944 | $128,877 | $180,684 | 864 |
| $5M - $25M | $144,760 | $203,736 | $282,571 | 516 |
| $25M - $100M | $180,051 | $271,580 | $454,968 | 132 |
| Over $100M | $249,853 | $799,654 | $1,732,820 | 57 |
Top Cities for Executive Director Positions in New Jersey
Cities with the most nonprofit executive directors reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in New Jersey
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$202k
CEO & President
Moorestown, NJ|Revenue: $2.4M|2022
$20k
Executive Di
Mays Landing, NJ|Revenue: $406k|2024
$5k
Executive Di
Mays Landing, NJ|Revenue: $392k|2023
$13k
Executive Di
Mays Landing, NJ|Revenue: $392k|2023
$141k
Executive Di
Maplewood, NJ|Revenue: $1.4M|2024
$147k
Executive Di
Maplewood, NJ|Revenue: $1.3M|2023