Across 3,230 Wisconsin nonprofits, the median total compensation for executive directors is $84,692. 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 Wisconsin
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $23,922 | $52,483 | $80,760 | 1,586 |
| $1M - $5M | $78,618 | $109,612 | $151,574 | 938 |
| $5M - $25M | $120,935 | $186,644 | $263,912 | 465 |
| $25M - $100M | $216,693 | $303,456 | $419,832 | 145 |
| Over $100M | $304,186 | $569,520 | $838,921 | 96 |
Top Cities for Executive Director Positions in Wisconsin
Cities with the most nonprofit executive directors reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in Wisconsin
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$83k
Executive Director
Madison, WI|Revenue: $676k|2024
$74k
Executive Director
Madison, WI|Revenue: $900k|2023
$78k
Executive Di
West Salem, WI|Revenue: $129k|2024
$78k
Executive Di
West Salem, WI|Revenue: $112k|2023
$59k
Executive Director (thru February)
Madison, WI|Revenue: $254k|2023
$60k
Executive Director
Madison, WI|Revenue: $245k|2022