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Executive Director of Economic Development

Average Executive Director of Economic Development Salary

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$73,326
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$43k
MEDIAN
$73k
90%
$133k

The average salary for an Executive Director of Economic Development is $73,326 in 2025

Base Salary
$43k - $133k
Bonus
$516 - $16k
Profit Sharing
$345 - $15k
Total Pay
$42k - $133k
Based on 1,910 salary profiles (last updated Oct 03 2023)
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Common Health Benefits for a Executive Director of Economic Development

Medical
60%
Dental
46%
Vision
38%
None
40%

Gender Breakdown for Executive Director of Economic Developments

Female
71.8%
Male
25.7%
Prefer to self-define
2.4%
This data is based on 635 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Executive Director of Economic Developments

What is the highest pay for Executive Director of Economic Developments?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Executive Director of Economic Development is $133k / year

What is the lowest pay for Executive Director of Economic Developments?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Executive Director of Economic Development is $43k / year

How can Executive Director of Economic Developments increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Executive Director of Economic Development 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 of Economic Development that oversees more junior Executive Director of Economic Developments, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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