How much does a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Non-Profit Organization make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Non-Profit Organization in the United States is $707,733. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $557,651 to a high of $854,816, with most professionals earning between $629,174 and $784,722.

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Non-Profit Organization Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Non-Profit Organization Salary $557,651 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Non-Profit Organization Salary $629,174 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Non-Profit Organization Salary $707,733 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Non-Profit Organization Salary $784,722 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Non-Profit Organization Salary $854,816 US April 01, 2025
25% $629,174 10% $557,651 90% $854,816 75% $784,722 $707,733 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Non-Profit Organization ?

The chief executive officer (CEO) or just chief executive (CE), is the most senior corporate, executive, or administrative officer in charge of managing an organization - especially an independent legal entity such as a company or nonprofit institution. CEOs lead a range of organizations, including public and private corporations, non-profit organizations and even some government organizations (e.g., Crown corporations). The CEO of a corporation or company typically reports to the board of directors and is charged with maximizing the value of the entity, which may include maximizing the share...

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