The objectives of this Section are to promote and educate public health, safety and welfare through the improvement of the quality and quantity of water delivered to the public and the development and furtherance of understanding of the problems relating thereto.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $141k $154k |
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.
Plus 11 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Pacific Northwest Section of the American Water Works Association equaled 10% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Pacific Northwest Section of the American Water Works Association
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Northwest Section of the American Water Works Association earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Northwest Section of the American Water Works Association received $141,118 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Pacific Northwest Section of the American Water Works Association compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Pacific Northwest Section of the American Water Works Association falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Pacific Northwest Section of the American Water Works Association equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are Pacific Northwest Section of the American Water Works Association's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Pacific Northwest Section of the American Water Works Association reported $1.8M in total revenue and $1.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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