President Salary
The President 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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President
All U.S. nonprofits
Median Salary
$127,798
Range: $4,525 - $572,448 (10th - 90th percentile)
Based on 54,570 organizations (188,073 positions)
Compensation Distribution
| P10 | $4,525 |
| P25 | $30,000 |
| Median | $127,798 |
| P75 | $289,018 |
| P90 | $572,448 |
Understanding President Compensation
The President 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: President, PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT - past, PRESIDENT (7/31/22), DONOR RELATIONS, PRESIDENT (AS OF 09/2022), PRESIDENT (THR: 10/22), PRESIDENT (THRU 07/2022), President & Founder, PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY, PRESIDENT AS OF 8/1/22, PRESIDENT/BOARD MEMBER, FORMER PRESIDENT, CHD PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMBER/PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMBER/PRESIDENT KCC, BOARD MEMBER/PRESIDENT RYC, BOARD MEMBER/PRESIDENT UA, BOARD SECRETARY/PRESIDENT, Board Presidenet, BUSINESS MANAGER/PRES., BUSINESS MANAGER/PRESIDENT, CCC PRESIDENT, Assistant to President, AEM PRESIDENT, ASST SECY/PRESIDENT, Board Chair and President, CHAIR & PRESIDENT, CHAIR/PRESIDENT, CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT, BOARD CHAIR/PRESIDENT, CH SVP; President, CH Foundation, MHMG CEO & PRESIDENT, CSUDH PRESIDENT, Interim President, MEMBER/PRESIDENT, FOUNDER & PRESIDENT, FOUNDATION PRESIDENT, FSCO PRESIDENT, Corporate President, HEAD OF SCHOOL/PRESIDENT, COLLEGE PRESIDENT, MGA PRESIDENT, EXEC. DIRECTOR/PRES. OF TH, Director, President, Co-President, Former President thru 12/20, FORMER CEO/PRESIDENT, COMMUNITY TRUSTEE, PRESIDE, Director/PRESID, DIRECTOR/PVHOS PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT, CEO & CFO, EVP & CEO, Former President & Trustee, Founder and President, Corporate President/Trustee, EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEE - PRESIDENT, CAMPUS PRESIDENT, TRUSTEE - PRESIDENT, Exec Dir./Pres., EXEC DIR/PRES, President, AHCS, PRESIDENT-TRUSTEE, President & CEO KMH.
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