Across 7,863 Texas nonprofits, the median total compensation for executive directors is $88,524. 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 Texas
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $24,362 | $51,622 | $85,005 | 3,932 |
| $1M - $5M | $78,546 | $117,162 | $166,000 | 2,158 |
| $5M - $25M | $127,334 | $196,082 | $291,255 | 1,135 |
| $25M - $100M | $196,138 | $310,446 | $481,906 | 433 |
| Over $100M | $233,306 | $525,983 | $950,128 | 205 |
Top Cities for Executive Director Positions in Texas
Cities with the most nonprofit executive directors reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in Texas
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$406k
President
Houston, TX|Revenue: $3.4M|2023
$266k
President
Houston, TX|Revenue: $2.8M|2022
$146k
CEO
Richardson, TX|Revenue: $4M|2024
$155k
CEO
Richardson, TX|Revenue: $3M|2023
$47k
Executive Director
San Antonio, TX|Revenue: $91k|2024
$44k
Executive Director
San Antonio, TX|Revenue: $87k|2023