Across 4,513 Virginia nonprofits, the median total compensation for executive directors is $103,352. 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 Virginia
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $29,744 | $60,000 | $95,399 | 2,054 |
| $1M - $5M | $80,236 | $130,000 | $211,881 | 1,375 |
| $5M - $25M | $148,718 | $258,860 | $409,778 | 731 |
| $25M - $100M | $243,355 | $403,911 | $652,651 | 229 |
| Over $100M | $397,976 | $622,488 | $1,068,731 | 124 |
Top Cities for Executive Director Positions in Virginia
Cities with the most nonprofit executive directors reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in Virginia
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$287k
President/ceo
Warrenton, VA|Revenue: $13.7M|2024
$284k
President/ceo
Warrenton, VA|Revenue: $3.6M|2023
$183k
President
Alexandria, VA|Revenue: $678k|2024
$179k
President
Alexandria, VA|Revenue: $660k|2023
$304k
President and CEO
Vienna, VA|Revenue: $2.2M|2023
$30k
President
Winchester, VA|Revenue: $330k|2024