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.
- Base
- $333k
- Bonus
- $55k
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $234k
- Bonus
- $18k
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $200k
- Bonus
- $34k
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $193k
- Bonus
- $15k
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $160k
- Bonus
- $13k
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $151k
- Bonus
- $13k
- Other
- $977
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $131k
- Bonus
- $25k
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $142k
- Bonus
- $13k
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $659
- Base
- $131k
- Bonus
- $8k
- Other
- $846
- Benefits
- $12k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Executive Officer 75th to 90th percentile | $333k | $55k | $1k | $12k | $441k $482k |
Chief Executive Officer Median to 75th percentile | $234k | $18k | $2k | $12k | $294k $321k |
Chief Technology Officer Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $200k | $34k | $1k | $12k | $272k $297k |
Chief Human Resources Officer Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $193k | $15k | $1k | $12k | $245k $268k |
Chief Financial Officer Median to 75th percentile | $160k | $13k | $1k | $12k | $207k $226k |
Chief Operations Officer Key Employee 25th percentile to median | $151k | $13k | $977 | $12k | $196k $214k |
Chief Officer of Member Services Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $131k | $25k | $1k | $12k | $185k $202k |
Chief Communications Officer Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $142k | $13k | $1k | $659 | $175k $191k |
Chief Officer of Examinations Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $131k | $8k | $846 | $12k | $168k $183k |
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.
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%.
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.
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 fell 12% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 26%.
- 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.
Revenue and expenses over time
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EXAMINERS FOR ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
What Science & Technology executives earn
Comparable science & technology organizations nationwide pay their highest-earning executive a median of $127,487.
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 →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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