Across 612 North Dakota nonprofits, the median total compensation for executive directors is $83,806. 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 Dakota
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $15,761 | $49,000 | $79,503 | 283 |
| $1M - $5M | $74,256 | $104,077 | $144,320 | 179 |
| $5M - $25M | $117,903 | $180,191 | $241,160 | 99 |
| $25M - $100M | $39,822 | $241,307 | $397,772 | 41 |
| Over $100M | $309,800 | $464,827 | $862,545 | 10 |
Top Cities for Executive Director Positions in North Dakota
Cities with the most nonprofit executive directors reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in North Dakota
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$128k
President
Minot, ND|Revenue: $4.9M|2024
$121k
President
Minot, ND|Revenue: $1.8M|2023
$68k
CEO (oct-april)
Beulah, ND|Revenue: $16M|2023
$174k
Interim CEO
Beulah, ND|Revenue: $16M|2023
$255k
CEO (admin Leave May-aug)
Beulah, ND|Revenue: $16M|2023
$308k
CEO
Beulah, ND|Revenue: $16.4M|2022