Board Members Salary in the United States

How much does a Board Members make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Board Members in the United States is $104,752 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

However, a Board Members's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $139,161
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,107 to $122,763
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,041
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Board Members Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $122,763 $10,230 $2,361 $59
Average $104,752 $8,729 $2,014 $50
25th Percentile $87,107 $7,259 $1,675 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Board Members Salaries

A Board Members's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Board Members Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Board Members's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $103,036
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $103,526
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,891
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $118,082
  • Expert (over 8 years): $118,667
Levels Salary
Entry Level Board Members$103,036
Intermediate Level Board Members$103,526
Senior Level Board Members$109,891
Specialist Level Board Members$118,082
Expert Level Board Members$118,667
$103,036 0 yr
$103,526 < 2 yrs
$109,891 2-4 yrs
$118,082 5-8 yrs
$118,667 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Board Members

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $132,124
  • San Francisco: $130,677
  • Oakland: $127,923

What Skills Can Increase a Board Members's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 11.63% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Business Administration (Mentioned in 2.33% Job Postings): It is the management of all aspects of a business's performance, decisions, and organization. It includes the day to day operations, aspects including finances and human resources, and ensures the company stays aligned to the goal or mission.
  • Economics (Mentioned in 1.74% Job Postings): Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.
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Commitment 11.63%
Business Administration 2.33%
Economics 1.74%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Board Members's salary.
  • Succession Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 30%.
  • Fund Development: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Networking: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Succession Planning
 $136,178
30%
Fund Development
 $128,845
23%
Networking
 $121,512
16%
Trading
 $118,370
13%
Corporate Governance
 $118,370
13%
Empathy
 $117,322
12%
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How Education impacts a Board Members's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Board Members enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Board Members with a Associate's Degree is between $90,059 and $102,808).

Board Members Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Board Members
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.1%
High School 9.4%
Associates 10.9%
Bachelors 54.7%
Masters 18.8%
Doctorate 3.1%
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Board Members Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Board Members's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$87,107
Average $104,752/year
$122,763
$7,259
Average $8,729/month
$10,230
$1,675
Average $2,014/week
$2,361
$42
Average $50/hour
$59
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $122,763 $10,230 $2,361 $59
Average $104,752 $8,729 $2,014 $50
25th Percentile $87,107 $7,259 $1,675 $42

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Salary Trends for Board Members

Salaries for a Board Members can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $72,887 in 2023 to around $72,749 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Board Members salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Board Members Over Time

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$73,088
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2024 $73,088
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