THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF AUTOMATION (ISA) IS A NON-PROFIT PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDED IN 1945 TO CREATE A BETTER WORLD THROUGH AUTOMATION. ISA EMPOWERS THE GLOBAL AUTOMATION COMMUNITY THROUGH STANDARDS AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING, DRIVING THE ADVANCEMENT OF INDIVIDUAL CAREERS AND THE OVERALL PROFESSION. ISA DEVELOPS WIDELY USED GLOBAL STANDARDS; CERTIFIES PROFESSIONALS; PROVIDES EDUCATION AND TRAINING; PUBLISHES BOOKS AND TECHNICAL ARTICLES; HOSTS CONFERENCES AND EXHIBITS; AND PROVIDES NETWORKING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR ITS MEMBERS AND CUSTOMERS AROUND THE WORLD.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $364k
- Bonus
- $85k
- Other
- $600
- Benefits
- $6k
- Base
- $191k
- Bonus
- $46k
- Other
- $3k
- Benefits
- $676
- Base
- $199k
- Bonus
- $32k
- Other
- $3k
- Benefits
- $254
- Base
- $192k
- Bonus
- $39k
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $5k
- Base
- $165k
- Bonus
- $21k
- Other
- $600
- Benefits
- $22k
- Base
- $150k
- Bonus
- $28k
- Other
- $16k
- Benefits
- $5k
- Base
- $145k
- Bonus
- $36k
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $175k
- Bonus
- $500
- Other
- $550
- Benefits
- $21k
- Base
- $147k
- Bonus
- $21k
- Other
- $3k
- Benefits
- $6k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $364k | $85k | $600 | $6k | $484k $513k |
Managing Director, Strategic Engagement Key Employee Median to 75th percentile | $191k | $46k | $3k | $676 | $261k $277k |
Managing Director of Autom Key Employee Median to 75th percentile | $199k | $32k | $3k | $254 | $258k $274k |
CFO Median to 75th percentile | $192k | $39k | $1k | $5k | $258k $273k |
Managing Director of IT Chief Information Officer Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $165k | $21k | $600 | $22k | $227k $241k |
Managing Director, Consortia Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $150k | $28k | $16k | $5k | $223k $237k |
Director of Education Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $145k | $36k | $1k | $8k | $214k $227k |
Managing Director of External Affairs Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $175k | $500 | $550 | $21k | $209k $221k |
Director of Standards Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $147k | $21k | $3k | $6k | $201k $213k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 18 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF AUTOMATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
Based on 1,078 science & technology organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 6%
from 2023
From $457k in 2023 to $484k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 6% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 4%.
- Key Employee pay rose 5% from 2023 to 2024.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 3% 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 INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF AUTOMATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF AUTOMATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF AUTOMATION received $483,981 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Science & Technology organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF AUTOMATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF AUTOMATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF AUTOMATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
What are INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF AUTOMATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF AUTOMATION reported $17.2M in total revenue and $16.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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