Programs
Program Director Salary
Directs one or more programs or a service region. Southern California nonprofit sector · updated July 07, 2026.
$95,000
Median posted salary
$85,000
25th percentile
$112,500
75th percentile
28
Salary observations
24
Open right now
By county
| County | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 19 | $95,000 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): Orange (3), Imperial (1), San Bernardino (1), Kern (1), Riverside (1), San Diego (2).
By employer budget size
| Employer Budget Size | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| $20M-$50M | 8 | $120,250 |
| $50M-$100M | 8 | $104,096 |
| $100M+ | 7 | $95,000 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): <$2M (1), $2M-$10M (3), $10M-$20M (1).
By nonprofit subsector
| Nonprofit Subsector | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Human Services | 7 | $112,500 |
| Education | 5 | $95,000 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): Animal-Related (1), Employment (1), Mental Health & Crisis Intervention (3), Food, Agriculture & Nutrition (1), Housing & Shelter (1), Youth Development (4).
By seniority
| Seniority | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Director | 19 | $102,500 |
| Associate/Assistant Director | 8 | $91,338 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): Vice President (1).
Organizations hiring now
Organization links to one current open posting for this role; orgs with multiple openings show only one example.
Actual compensation (IRS Form 990)
| Org budget size | Employees | Median total comp |
|---|---|---|
| <$2M | 5 | $116,541 |
| $2M-$10M | 84 | $132,708 |
| $10M-$20M | 52 | $152,725 |
| $20M-$50M | 107 | $164,906 |
| $50M-$100M | 71 | $199,757 |
| $100M+ | 75 | $270,823 |
Reported compensation of incumbents from the most recent Form 990 filings — actual pay, not posted ranges.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Median |
|---|---|
| Program Manager | $74,250 |
| Program Supervisor | $67,392 |
| Program Coordinator | $54,080 |
| Program Specialist | $48,880 |
| Program Assistant | $44,200 |