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State Executive Director

Average State Executive Director Salary

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$151,722
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$65k
MEDIAN
$152k
90%
$309k

The average salary for a State Executive Director is $151,722 in 2025

Base Salary
$65k - $309k
Bonus
$3k - $140k
Profit Sharing
$3k - $141k
Commission
$2k - $147k
Total Pay
$64k - $387k
Based on 11,109 salary profiles (last updated Jul 03 2024)
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Common Health Benefits for a State Executive Director

Medical
76%
Dental
61%
Vision
54%
None
24%

Gender Breakdown for State Executive Directors

Male
62.8%
Female
36.3%
Prefer to self-define
0.7%
This data is based on 3,516 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About State Executive Directors

What is the highest pay for State Executive Directors?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a State Executive Director is $309k / year

What is the lowest pay for State Executive Directors?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a State Executive Director is $65k / year

How can State Executive Directors increase their salary?

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

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