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Assistant Executive Director Salary

The Assistant Executive Director position in nonprofit organizations encompasses executive leadership positions responsible for overall organizational strategy, governance, and mission delivery. This benchmark data reflects compensation trends from IRS Form 990 filings, providing transparent and verifiable salary information for this critical role.

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Assistant Executive Director

All U.S. nonprofits

Median Salary

$156,120

Range: $35,996 - $273,817 (10th - 90th percentile)

Strong benchmark (2,607 records, 927 orgs)

Based on 927 organizations (2,607 positions)

Compensation Distribution

Salary Distribution
P10$35,996
P25$104,000
Median$156,120
P75$208,845
P90$273,817

Understanding Assistant Executive Director Compensation

The Assistant Executive Director role is a critical position within nonprofit organizations. Compensation for this position varies significantly based on factors including:

  • Geographic Location: Salaries in major metropolitan areas tend to be higher than in rural regions due to cost of living differences.
  • Organization Size: Larger nonprofits with bigger budgets typically offer higher compensation packages.
  • Sector: Different nonprofit sectors (health, education, social services, etc.) have varying compensation norms.
  • Experience Level: Years of experience and track record significantly impact salary expectations.

About This Data

This benchmark data is sourced from IRS Form 990 filings, which nonprofits are required to submit annually. Form 990 reports compensation for officers, directors, trustees, key employees earning over $150,000, and the five highest-compensated employees earning over $100,000. For general staff positions not covered by Form 990, we supplement with Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational wage data.

Related Job Titles

This position may also be known as: ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ASSIS. EXEC. DIREC, ASST EX DIR, ASST EX DIRECTOR, ASST EXE DIRECTOR, ASST EXEC DIR, Asst Exec Director, ASST EXEC DIRECTOR, ASST EXECUTIVE DIR, ASSISTANT TO EXECUTIVE DIR.

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