Programs
Program Director Salary
Directs one or more programs or a service region. Southern California nonprofit sector · updated July 05, 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 | 18 | $97,500 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): Orange (3), 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 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-$10M | 9 | $154,440 |
| $10M-$20M | 15 | $141,958 |
| $20M-$50M | 48 | $155,760 |
| $50M-$100M | 47 | $192,900 |
| $100M+ | 17 | $211,585 |
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 | $50,960 |