How much does a Nonprofit Executive Director make in Indianapolis, IN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nonprofit Executive Director in Indianapolis, IN is $109,185. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $83,561 to a high of $144,055, with most professionals earning between $95,773 and $127,437.

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Nonprofit Executive Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $83,561 Indianapolis,IN April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $95,773 Indianapolis,IN April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $109,185 Indianapolis,IN April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $127,437 Indianapolis,IN April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $144,055 Indianapolis,IN April 01, 2025
25% $95,773 10% $83,561 90% $144,055 75% $127,437 $109,185 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Nonprofit Executive Director ?

An executive director is a chief executive officer (CEO) or managing director of an organization, company, or corporation. The title is widely used in North American non-profit organizations, though many United States nonprofits have adopted the title president or CEO. Confusion can arise because the words executive and director occur both in this title and in titles of various members of some organizations' boards of directors. The precise meanings of these terms are discussed in the board of directors article....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Nonprofit Executive Director in Indianapolis, IN. The base salary for Nonprofit Executive Director ranges from $95,773 to $127,437 with the average base salary of $109,185. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,773 to $127,437 with the average total cash compensation of $109,185.

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