AS THE WORLD'S TRUSTED LEADER IN PROFESSIONAL NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENSE ASSOCIATIONS, NDIA CONVENES THE MOST THOUGHTFUL AND INNOVATIVE LEADERS TO ADVANCE AND ADVOCATE FOR BEST PRACTICES, INITIATIVES, AND PRODUCTS IN DEFENSE, TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF OUR NATION, ITS ALLIES AND PARTNERS. NDIA PROVIDES TRUSTED LEADERSHIP THROUGH THE CONVENING AND COLLABORATION OF GLOBAL LEADERS TO SOLVE THE MOST COMPLEX CHALLENGES IN DEFENSE AND NATIONAL SECURITY.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 16 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $943k
- Bonus
- $424k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $97
- Base
- $397k
- Bonus
- $100k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $305k
- Bonus
- $66k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $285k
- Bonus
- $72k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $269k
- Bonus
- $68k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $248k
- Bonus
- $62k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $716
- Base
- $215k
- Bonus
- $57k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $175k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $104k
- Benefits
- $239
- Base
- $206k
- Bonus
- $29k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $172k
- Bonus
- $34k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $23k
- Base
- $170k
- Bonus
- $41k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $207k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $163k
- Bonus
- $32k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $14k
- Base
- $189k
- Bonus
- $19k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $358
- Base
- $145k
- Bonus
- $23k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $14k
- Base
- $149k
- Bonus
- $26k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $80
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO Above 90th percentilevs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers in Virginia | $943k | $424k | — | $97 | $1.4M $1.5M |
EVP Strategic Prog & Policy Executive Vice President Above 90th percentile | $397k | $100k | — | $8k | $506k $554k |
President-ntsa (until 11/2023) 75th to 90th percentilevs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers in Virginia | $305k | $66k | — | — | $378k $415k |
Executive Director - Eti 75th to 90th percentilevs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers in Virginia | $285k | $72k | — | — | $366k $401k |
Sr. VP Meetings Board Vice President Above 90th percentile | $269k | $68k | — | $8k | $354k $388k |
Sr. VP Membership Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $248k | $62k | — | $716 | $318k $349k |
Sr. VP Marketing Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $215k | $57k | — | $24k | $302k $331k |
Former Exec. V.p. (end 4/2023) Former Officer/director/trustee 75th to 90th percentile | $175k | — | $104k | $239 | $278k $305k |
Cfo/director of Finance Director (Operational) Above 90th percentile | $206k | $29k | — | $24k | $265k $291k |
Research Fellow - Eti Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $172k | $34k | — | $23k | $234k $256k |
VP - Ntsa Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $170k | $41k | — | $8k | $222k $243k |
Former Exec. Dir.-eti (end 5/2023) Former Officer/director/trustee Median to 75th percentile | $207k | — | — | $9k | $220k $242k |
Controller 75th to 90th percentile | $163k | $32k | — | $14k | $214k $234k |
Executive Vice Pres. (from 6/2023) Officer (Unspecified) | $189k | $19k | — | $358 | $210k $231k |
Editor - Magazine Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $145k | $23k | — | $14k | $187k $205k |
Director IT Chief Information Officer 25th percentile to median | $149k | $26k | — | $80 | $179k $197k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 87 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at NATIONAL DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
Based on 3,895 international, foreign affairs & national security organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 92%
from 2022
From $716k in 2022 to $1.4M in 2023.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 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 92% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 9%.
- Executive Vice President pay rose 440% from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Vice President pay rose 5% 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 NATIONAL DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of NATIONAL DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of NATIONAL DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION received $1,376,178 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in Virginia: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at NATIONAL DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in Virginia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at NATIONAL DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at NATIONAL DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are NATIONAL DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, NATIONAL DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION reported $36M in total revenue and $33.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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