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Average board member salary
$70,751
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Average board member salary by state
Highest paying states for board members
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $93,535 | $44.97 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $82,727 | $39.77 |
| 3 | New York | $80,018 | $38.47 |
| 4 | Nevada | $81,580 | $39.22 |
| 5 | California | $83,581 | $40.18 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $78,416 | $37.70 |
| 7 | Delaware | $67,400 | $32.40 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $70,668 | $33.98 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $73,935 | $35.55 |
| 10 | Arizona | $76,855 | $36.95 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $77,450 | $37.24 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $64,016 | $30.78 |
| 13 | Virginia | $55,771 | $26.81 |
| 14 | Texas | $65,039 | $31.27 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $45,437 | $21.84 |
| 16 | Maine | $44,390 | $21.34 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $60,982 | $29.32 |
| 18 | Washington | $41,218 | $19.82 |
| 19 | Michigan | $47,100 | $22.64 |
| 20 | Oregon | $37,415 | $17.99 |
| 21 | Florida | $53,282 | $25.62 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $46,645 | $22.43 |
| 23 | Alabama | $44,906 | $21.59 |
| 24 | Louisiana | $53,311 | $25.63 |
| 25 | Maryland | $54,167 | $26.04 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $39,156 | $18.82 |
| 27 | Vermont | $36,818 | $17.70 |
| 28 | Missouri | $35,770 | $17.20 |
| 29 | Ohio | $39,179 | $18.84 |
| 30 | Colorado | $37,729 | $18.14 |
| 31 | Georgia | $42,237 | $20.31 |
| 32 | Alaska | $32,224 | $15.49 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $40,043 | $19.25 |
| 34 | Illinois | $36,137 | $17.37 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $34,536 | $16.60 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $33,261 | $15.99 |
| 37 | North Dakota | $24,065 | $11.57 |
| 38 | Iowa | $29,456 | $14.16 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $30,368 | $14.60 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $31,406 | $15.10 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $24,029 | $11.55 |
| 42 | Utah | $33,717 | $16.21 |
| 43 | Indiana | $26,736 | $12.85 |
| 44 | Idaho | $30,820 | $14.82 |
| 45 | Minnesota | $29,915 | $14.38 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $29,133 | $14.01 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $28,243 | $13.58 |
| 48 | Kansas | $28,999 | $13.94 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $27,739 | $13.34 |
| 50 | Wisconsin | $26,742 | $12.86 |
| 51 | Montana | $23,960 | $11.52 |
Board member salary details
A board member's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $199,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a board member's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $199,000 | $16,583 | $96 |
| 75th Percentile | $122,000 | $10,167 | $59 |
| Average | $70,751 | $5,896 | $34 |
| 25th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| 10th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
Highest paying board member jobs
The highest paying types of board members are president/chief executive officer, senior vice president, and president.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Vice President | $163,076 | $13,590 | $78.40 | 147,465 |
| Vice President, Business Development | $165,159 | $13,763 | $79.40 | 188,137 |
| Chief Operating Officer | $136,604 | $11,384 | $65.67 | 128,993 |
| Vice President | $158,637 | $13,220 | $76.27 | 119,530 |
| Owner | $90,334 | $7,528 | $43.43 | 86,486 |
| Chief Finance Officer | $143,947 | $11,996 | $69.21 | 145,184 |
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Board member salary trends
The average board member salary has risen by $7,244 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average board member earned $63,507 annually, but today, they earn $70,751 a year. That works out to a 3% change in pay for board members over the last decade.
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Average board member salary over time
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Board member salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $70,800 | $34.01 | +0.8% |
| 2024 | $70,200 | $33.74 | -2.8% |
| 2023 | $72,100 | $34.68 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $69,700 | $33.52 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | $68,900 | $33.15 | +3.4% |
Recently added board member salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska System | Student Activities Board Member | Juneau, AK | 04/29/2025 | $30,011 |
| Keller Executive Search | Board Member (HR Tech Saas) | Los Angeles, CA | 04/20/2025 | $80,000 |
| University of Alaska System | Student Activities Board Member | Juneau, AK | 02/22/2025 | $30,011 |
| Biggerpockets Inc. | Pro Member | San Antonio, TX | 02/19/2025 | $62,610 |
| Biggerpockets Inc. | Pro Member | Pittsburgh, PA | 02/19/2025 | $62,610 |
| Biggerpockets Inc. | Pro Member | Los Angeles, CA | 02/19/2025 | $62,610 |
| Biggerpockets Inc. | Pro Member | Kansas City, MO | 02/18/2025 | $62,610 |
| Biggerpockets Inc. | Pro Member | New York, NY | 02/18/2025 | $62,610 |
| Biggerpockets Inc. | Pro Member | Minneapolis, MN | 02/17/2025 | $62,610 |
| Biggerpockets Inc. | Pro Member | Columbus, OH | 02/17/2025 | $62,610 |
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