United States
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County Executive Director

Average County Executive Director Salary

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$88,842
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$50k
MEDIAN
$89k
90%
$191k

The average salary for a County Executive Director is $88,842 in 2025

Base Salary
$50k - $191k
Bonus
$1k - $67k
Profit Sharing
$1k - $51k
Commission
$1k - $67k
Total Pay
$49k - $206k
Based on 14,989 salary profiles (last updated Jul 03 2024)
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4.3 out of 5
(1,451)
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Common Health Benefits for a County Executive Director

Medical
66%
Dental
54%
Vision
47%
None
34%

Gender Breakdown for County Executive Directors

Female
66.0%
Male
32.4%
Prefer to self-define
1.3%
This data is based on 4,641 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About County Executive Directors

What is the highest pay for County Executive Directors?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a County Executive Director is $191k / year

What is the lowest pay for County Executive Directors?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a County Executive Director is $50k / year

How can County Executive Directors increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a County 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 a County Executive Director that oversees more junior County Executive Directors, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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