How much do executive directors make in Ohio?
Also known as: ED, CEO, Chief Executive Officer
25th percentile
$38k
Average
$154k
75th percentile
$177k
Based on 207,636 compensation records
Nationally, executive directors at nonprofits earn between $38k and $177k (25th to 75th percentile), with an average of $154k. Based on 207,636 compensation records from IRS Form 990 filings.
In Ohio, Columbus has the most executive directors positions with 1,139 organizations reporting compensation data, followed by Cincinnati (796) and Cleveland (542).
Compensation varies widely—executive directors in Ohio earn anywhere from $120 to $12.3M, depending on organization size and sector.
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