To distribute electrical power, on a cooperative basis, to our consumer owner/members, at the most affordable cost while providing a high level of confidence and reliability.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 13 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $183k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $10k
- Benefits
- $96k
- Base
- $190k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $368
- Benefits
- $91k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operations Manager 75th to 90th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $183k | — | $10k | $96k | $193k $205k |
General Manager & CEO Median to 75th percentile | $190k | — | $368 | $91k | $191k $203k |
Journeyman Lineman Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $174k $185k |
Lineman Agent Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $172k $183k |
Journeyman Lineman Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $160k $170k |
Foreman Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $159k $170k |
President Board President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $12k $13k |
Vice President Board Vice President Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $6k $6k |
Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $5k $6k |
Secretary Board Secretary 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $5k $5k |
Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $5k $5k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $5k $5k |
Director Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $2k $2k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, 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 2024, the highest total compensation at COLUMBIA BASIN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
Based on 2,608 public & societal benefit organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 9%
from 2023
From $177k in 2023 to $193k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Operations Manager pay rose 13% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 2%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 8% from 2023 to 2024.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 21% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about COLUMBIA BASIN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC
What does the Operations Manager of COLUMBIA BASIN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC earn?
In 2024, the Operations Manager of COLUMBIA BASIN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC received $192,954 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Operations Manager roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Operations Manager pay at COLUMBIA BASIN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2024 pay of the Operations Manager at COLUMBIA BASIN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at COLUMBIA BASIN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are COLUMBIA BASIN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, COLUMBIA BASIN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC reported $11.9M in total revenue and $11.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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