United States
Job
Executive Director

Average Executive Director Salary in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina

Pay
Job Details
Skills
Job Listings
How should I pay?Price a Job
What am I worth?Find market worth
$85,000
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
25%
$70k
MEDIAN
$85k
75%
$235k

The average salary for an Executive Director is $85,000 in 2025

Base Salary
$70k - $235k
Bonus
$0 - $24k
Total Pay
$70k - $235k
Based on 6 salary profiles (last updated Sep 02 2021)
Is Average Executive Director Salary in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina your job title? Find out what you should be paid
Use our tool to get a personalized report on your market worth.What's this?
United States (change)
How it works:
1
Enter city & years of experience
2
Add pay factors like skills & education
3
Find your market worth with a report tailored to you
EXPLORE BY:
CharlotteRaleighDurhamGreensboroAshevilleWinston-SalemWilmingtonFayettevilleNew BernChapel HillAll
Don't see what you are looking for?
Get A Free Custom Salary Report »
Experienced
Don't see what you are looking for?
Get A Free Custom Salary Report »
LeadershipStrategic Planning
Don't see what you are looking for?
Get A Free Custom Salary Report »
Office ManagerAdministrative AssistantOperations ManagerProject Manager, (Unspecified Type / General)Executive AssistantRetail Store ManagerFinancial AnalystCertified Nurse Assistant (CNA)Human Resources (HR) ManagerAccount Manager
Don't see what you are looking for?
Get A Free Custom Salary Report »

Featured Content

‹
Remote Work
New research shows how to set pay for remote employees
Gender Pay Gap
New research shows that each woman experiences the disparity of gender pay gap in different ways, depending on her position, age, race and education.
Compensation Best Practices Report
From compensation planning to variable pay to pay equity analysis, we surveyed 4,900+ organizations on how they manage compensation.
Salary Budget Survey Report
See how organizations are shifting their salary budgets this year.
Retention Report
Get strategies you can use to retain top talent and learn how impactful employee retention really is.
Variable Pay Playbook
Before you decide whether variable pay is right for your org, get a deeper understanding of the variable pay options and the cultural impact of pay choices.
›

What Do Executive Directors Do?

Find your market worth – how it works:

Common Health Benefits for a Executive Director

Medical
60%
Dental
40%
Vision
40%
None
40%

Gender Breakdown for Executive Directors

Female
100.0%
This data is based on 2 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
benefits-icon

FAQs About Executive Directors

What is the highest pay for Executive Directors in Raleigh-Durham?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Executive Director in Raleigh-Durham is $NaN / year

What is the lowest pay for Executive Directors in Raleigh-Durham?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Executive Director in Raleigh-Durham is $NaN / year

How can Executive Directors increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Executive Director is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Executive Director that oversees more junior Executive Directors, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

WHAT AM I WORTH?
What your skills are worth in the job market is constantly changing.
United States (change)