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Filing year 2023

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EXAMINERS FOR ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING

Greenville, South Carolina·EIN 57-0341195·NTEE U42D · Science & Technology·501(c)(3)
Total revenue
$40.8M
Total assets
$96.7M
Total expenses
$45M
Reported officers
17
Mission

THE MISSION OF NCEES IS TO ADVANCE LICENSURE FOR ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC. THIS MISSION IS SUPPORTED THROUGH ITS MEMBER BOARDS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, STAFF, BOARD ADMINISTRATORS, (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O) AND VOLUNTEERS BY: -PROVIDING OUTSTANDING NATIONALLY NORMED EXAMINATIONS FOR ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS- PROVIDING UNIFORM MODEL LAWS AND MODEL RULES FOR ADOPTION BY THE MEMBER BOARDS- PROMOTING PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AMONG ALL ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS- COORDINATING WITH DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVANCE LICENSURE OF ALL ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS.

Executive compensation, broken down

Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2023

Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide.

Chief Executive Officer
75th to 90th percentile
$441k
$482k
Base
$333k
Bonus
$55k
Other
$1k
Benefits
$12k
Chief Executive Officer
Median to 75th percentile
$294k
$321k
Base
$234k
Bonus
$18k
Other
$2k
Benefits
$12k
Chief Technology Officer
Highest Compensated Employee
Median to 75th percentile
$272k
$297k
Base
$200k
Bonus
$34k
Other
$1k
Benefits
$12k
Chief Human Resources Officer
Highest Compensated Employee
Median to 75th percentile
$245k
$268k
Base
$193k
Bonus
$15k
Other
$1k
Benefits
$12k
Chief Financial Officer
Median to 75th percentile
$207k
$226k
Base
$160k
Bonus
$13k
Other
$1k
Benefits
$12k
Chief Operations Officer
Key Employee
25th percentile to median
$196k
$214k
Base
$151k
Bonus
$13k
Other
$977
Benefits
$12k
Chief Officer of Member Services
Highest Compensated Employee
25th percentile to median
$185k
$202k
Base
$131k
Bonus
$25k
Other
$1k
Benefits
$12k
Chief Communications Officer
Highest Compensated Employee
25th percentile to median
$175k
$191k
Base
$142k
Bonus
$13k
Other
$1k
Benefits
$659
Chief Officer of Examinations
Highest Compensated Employee
25th percentile to median
$168k
$183k
Base
$131k
Bonus
$8k
Other
$846
Benefits
$12k

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 8 unpaid individuals.

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Pay in context

Top pay as a share of expenses

In 2023, the highest total compensation at NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EXAMINERS FOR ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING equaled 1.0% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.

This organization (2023)
1.0%
Sector median
9%
Middle half of sector
4% to 21%

Based on 1,078 science & technology organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.

Down 12%
from 2022

From $501k in 2022 to $441k in 2023.

$501k
2022
$441k
2023
In today's dollarsEst.
Down 16% in real terms$572k to $482k

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.

Pay for the position

Chief Executive Officer pay fell 12% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 26%.

$501k in 2022 to $441k in 2023.
  • Highest Compensated Employee pay fell 3% from 2022 to 2023.
  • Chief Financial Officer pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023.

Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.

Highest reported compensation in each year. Volunteer board members and partial-year payouts are filtered out.
Financial trend

Revenue and expenses over time

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EXAMINERS FOR ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.

RevenueExpenses
$32.5M
$35.6M
2022
$40.8M
$45M
2023
Total revenue and total expenses from IRS Form 990 filings.
Sector benchmark

What Science & Technology executives earn

Comparable science & technology organizations nationwide pay their highest-earning executive a median of $127,487.

25th percentile
$50k
Median
$127,487
75th percentile
$250k
90th percentile
$501k

These are science & technology sector-wide figures, not this organization's reported pay. Based on 1,079 organizations across 1,079 filings (2020 – 2024).

See full Science & Technology compensation data
FAQ

Common questions about NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EXAMINERS FOR ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING

What does the Chief Executive Officer of NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EXAMINERS FOR ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING earn?

In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EXAMINERS FOR ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING received $441,314 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 NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EXAMINERS FOR ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING compare with similar nonprofits?

Compared with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EXAMINERS FOR ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EXAMINERS FOR ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING equaled 1.0% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.

What are NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EXAMINERS FOR ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING's revenue and expenses?

In 2023, NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EXAMINERS FOR ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING reported $40.8M in total revenue and $45M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.

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