Bargaining tool for its members with the school district. Collect union dues to finance various union activities. Represent the school district at state meetings. Represent members with grievances and in arbitrations. Award scholarships to deserving and needy students.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Employment organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President 10th to 25th percentile | $19k $21k |
1st. Vice President Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $12k $14k |
2nd. Vice President Vice President 25th percentile to median | $8k $8k |
Secretary Secretary (Operational) 25th percentile to medianvs Employment peers nationwide | $8k $8k |
Treasurer 10th to 25th percentile | $7k $8k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for employment organizations is 7%.
Based on 3,621 employment organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 2%
from 2022
From $18k in 2022 to $19k in 2023.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 2% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 19%.
- Vice President pay rose 2% from 2022 to 2023.
- Secretary (Operational) pay rose 2% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
What does the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS received $18,703 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Employment organizations in New York, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Employment organizations in New York, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for employment organizations is 7%.
What are AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS reported $219k in total revenue and $238k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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