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EXECUTIVE PAY & CONTRACTS

Executive Pay & Contracts

Executive Pay & Contracts

Get the latest news, data and analysis of executive compensation trends at nonprofit associations. See what other CEOs are earning and get expert advice on negotiating your employment contract with the board.

NEW REPORT:          
Compensation for CEOs at midsize associations

Look at the most recent salaries for CEOs at groups with annual revenues between $5 million and $12 million

FEATURED NEWS: ‘Excess compensation’ tax affecting more associations


While the focus is on those who are paid more than $1 million, a federal law could also trigger tax on many more executives.


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Mary Antonetti

“The million dollar (threshold) is more well known. It’s the excess parachute payments that can trip people up.” Mary Antonettinonprofit tax CPA, Marcum

CEO pay at different size associations

CEO pay at different size associations

Three times a year CEO Update publishes the latest available compensation data for CEOs at small, midsize and large associations.

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Negotiating your pay and benefits

Negotiating your pay and benefits

Looking to get a better compensation package or employment contract? Read our articles on how to engage with the board to get the outcome you want.

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BENCHMARKING How your compensation measures up

CEO Update’s 2024 Salary Guide

CEO Update’s 2024 Salary Guide

The annual CEO Salary Guide provides detailed salary data and analysis for more than 8,000 CEOs and senior staffers across 2,000+ associations and nonprofits.

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Association Insight

Association Insight

View compensation data for CEOs and other leadership roles in addition to detailed financial reporting. Get a complete view of the association industry and specific organizations.

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Custom Salary Report

Custom Salary Report

Compare and assess the competitiveness of your compensation structure with other organizations in the same industry. Assess current pay scale against market conditions and economic trends to correctly position yourself in the market.

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James Wynn

“It’s always important to feel confident that you’re paying competitively but reasonably. And one of the key steps is to do regular market studies of what comparable organizations are paying.” James WynnPrincipal, Quatt Associates

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