Across 7,059 Pennsylvania nonprofits, the median total compensation for executive directors is $86,192. 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 Pennsylvania
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $20,616 | $47,370 | $79,593 | 3,258 |
| $1M - $5M | $70,000 | $109,198 | $159,222 | 1,994 |
| $5M - $25M | $119,966 | $178,549 | $250,063 | 1,184 |
| $25M - $100M | $173,540 | $287,311 | $443,015 | 416 |
| Over $100M | $213,584 | $535,208 | $941,134 | 207 |
Top Cities for Executive Director Positions in Pennsylvania
Cities with the most nonprofit executive directors reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in Pennsylvania
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$81k
Executive Di
Langhorne, PA|Revenue: $459k|2024
$76k
Executive Di
Langhorne, PA|Revenue: $369k|2023
$167k
Executive Director
Philadelphia, PA|Revenue: $14.3M|2023
$186k
Executive Director
Philadelphia, PA|Revenue: $20.6M|2022
$51k
Executive Di
Pittsburgh, PA|Revenue: $281k|2023
$250k
Senior Executive VP & CFO
Harrisburg, PA|Revenue: $16.9M|2024