Nonprofit Executive Director Salary in Wilmington, North Carolina

Nonprofit Executive Director Salary in Wilmington, NC

How much does a Nonprofit Executive Director make in Wilmington, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nonprofit Executive Director in Wilmington, NC is $102,800. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $78,675 to a high of $135,631, with most professionals earning between $90,172 and $119,985.

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Nonprofit Executive Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $78,675 Wilmington,NC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $90,172 Wilmington,NC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $102,800 Wilmington,NC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $119,985 Wilmington,NC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $135,631 Wilmington,NC April 01, 2025
25% $90,172 10% $78,675 90% $135,631 75% $119,985 $102,800 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 Wilmington, NC. The base salary for Nonprofit Executive Director ranges from $90,172 to $119,985 with the average base salary of $102,800. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $90,172 to $119,985 with the average total cash compensation of $102,800.

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About Wilmington, North Carolina    Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,04....More

Wilmington, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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