CEO Pay

Volunteer leaders can wonder why highly compensated CEOs get certain perks, like companion travel expenses, when others don’t.

Based on 990s filed for fiscal years that ended in 2022 or 2023, here are the salaries of 618 CEOs at 599 large trade groups and professional societies, those with annual revenue above $12 million.

Based on 990s filed for fiscal years that ended in 2023 or 2024, here are the salaries of 520 CEOs at 508 midsize trade groups and professional societies, those with annual revenue between $5 million and $12 million.

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But change in median base-and-bonus pay was smallest in five years.

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Of the 25 highest-paid CEOs tracked by CEO Update, 24 lead trade associations. And those trade group CEOs lead organizations that are remarkably similar.

This report lists the salaries of 627 CEOs at large trade and professional associations, those with revenue higher than $12 million.