Program Director Salary

The Program 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: DIRECTOR, SLP PROGRAM, PROG DIR THRU JAN 22, PROGRAM DIR THRU SEP, DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING, DIRECTOR, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, Program Director, GFF, ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR, APPRENTICE DIRECTOR, CAP PROGRAM DIRECTOR, PROGRAM DIRECTOR-SYMPOSIUM, PROGRAM DIRECTOR, GRANTMAKING, Program Dir..