What are some typical salaries for nonprofit employees?

As of 2009, sample salaries for non-profit employees include $141,020 for non-profit chief executives, $133,490 for health specialty post-secondary teachers, $63,460 for registered nurses, $63,300 for occupational therapists and $62,459 for school psychologists. Actual figures vary widely based on employer, job location and the candidate's previous experience.

In addition, college and university professor earnings are subject to the length of the teacher's tenure. Expertise and experience influences the earnings of health care professionals.

These earnings are less than sample private sector jobs in some categories. For example, private sector chief executives annual earnings can be at $276,570, though this is often accompanied by longer working hours.