Across 776 Rhode Island nonprofits, the median total compensation for executive directors is $95,134. 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 Rhode Island
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $23,022 | $52,956 | $86,382 | 376 |
| $1M - $5M | $82,340 | $128,066 | $169,700 | 210 |
| $5M - $25M | $137,877 | $189,829 | $245,441 | 127 |
| $25M - $100M | $204,947 | $289,939 | $441,020 | 37 |
| Over $100M | $326,314 | $712,518 | $935,022 | 26 |
Top Cities for Executive Director Positions in Rhode Island
Cities with the most nonprofit executive directors reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in Rhode Island
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$17k
President/ceo
Warwick, RI|Revenue: $132k|2023
$17k
Executive Director
Warwick, RI|Revenue: $128k|2022
$88k
Executive Director
Wakefield, RI|Revenue: $829k|2023
$70k
CEO & President
Providence, RI|Revenue: $1.3M|2023
$7k
President and CEO
Warwick, RI|Revenue: $3.9M|2023
$106k
Executive Director - Tamarisk
Warwick, RI|Revenue: $3.9M|2023