To create a community that provides dignified homes, jobs and healing to permanently lift the chronically homeless neighbors off of the streets.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Housing & Shelter organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chief Strategy Officer (Unspecified) | $132k $145k |
COO 75th to 90th percentile | $131k $143k |
CEO 25th percentile to median | $49k $54k |
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 10 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Salt and Light Works equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for housing & shelter organizations is 7%.
Based on 7,888 housing & shelter 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Salt and Light Works
What does the Chief Operating Officer of Salt and Light Works earn?
In 2023, the Chief Operating Officer of Salt and Light Works received $130,580 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Operating Officer roles among Housing & Shelter organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at Salt and Light Works compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Housing & Shelter organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at Salt and Light Works falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Salt and Light Works equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for housing & shelter organizations is 7%.
What are Salt and Light Works's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Salt and Light Works reported $3.8M in total revenue and $2.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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