Based on 2,489 IRS Form 990 records, the median total compensation for nonprofit executive directors in Tennessee is $85,406. This includes base salary, bonus, and other reportable compensation.
Executive Director Compensation by Organization Size in Tennessee
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $26,433 | $53,420 | $84,000 | 1,261 |
| $1M - $5M | $76,409 | $112,851 | $160,603 | 658 |
| $5M - $25M | $118,384 | $176,334 | $260,867 | 368 |
| $25M - $100M | $169,468 | $265,589 | $387,678 | 138 |
| Over $100M | $331,404 | $425,427 | $1,049,106 | 64 |
Top Cities for Executive Director Positions in Tennessee
Cities with the most nonprofit executive directors reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in Tennessee
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$751k
Bhma SVP/President
Wellmont Cardiology Services
Johnson City, TN|Revenue: $74.4M|2022
$199k
President & CEO
SOAR Tennessee
Maryville, TN|Revenue: $4M|2024
$191k
President and CEO
ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER - NASHVILLE
Nashville, TN|Revenue: $7.4M|2023
$34k
President
JOHNSON CITY - JONESBOROUGH- WASHINGTON
Johnson City, TN|Revenue: $308k|2024
$205k
President & CEO
OZ ARTS INC
Nashville, TN|Revenue: $1.7M|2022
$95k
President & CEO
FIRST THINGS FIRST INC
Chattanooga, TN|Revenue: $1.2M|2023