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$94K
Median Dev. Director salary, orgs $2M–$5M budget
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Sample Data · Northeast · $1M–$5M orgs

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Role
25th
Median
75th
Executive Director
$88K
$112K
$138K+4.2%
Development Director
$74K
$94K
$115K+6.1%
Program Manager
$58K
$71K
$86K+1.3%
Communications Dir.
$64K
$80K
$98K+3.8%
Finance Director
$78K
$96K
$118K+2.9%
Executive Director — Detailed View
25th pct: $88K
Median: $112K
75th pct: $138K
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Marcus Webb, Development Director at Youth Empowerment Alliance
Marcus Webb
Development Director
Youth Empowerment Alliance, Chicago
+22%
salary increase negotiated
"I walked into my review knowing the median for my role was $94K. My org was paying me $77K. I had the printout. They approved the adjustment same day."
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