Across 4,184 North Carolina nonprofits, the median total compensation for executive directors is $78,140. 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 North Carolina
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $25,977 | $52,627 | $79,372 | 2,183 |
| $1M - $5M | $70,634 | $101,422 | $147,330 | 1,175 |
| $5M - $25M | $111,462 | $157,578 | $228,623 | 544 |
| $25M - $100M | $182,544 | $295,880 | $401,482 | 195 |
| Over $100M | $321,189 | $582,120 | $1,063,316 | 87 |
Top Cities for Executive Director Positions in North Carolina
Cities with the most nonprofit executive directors reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in North Carolina
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$22k
Executive Director
Asheville, NC|Revenue: $103k|2023
$21k
Executive Director
Asheville, NC|Revenue: $141k|2022
$30k
Executive Director
Shallotte, NC|Revenue: $214k|2024
$30k
Executive Director
Shallotte, NC|Revenue: $198k|2023
$40k
Executive Di
Winstonsalem, NC|Revenue: $279k|2023
$85k
Executive Di
High Point, NC|Revenue: $446k|2024