THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS (SPE) SUPPORTS PEOPLE AND COMPANIES IN THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY, BY PRODUCING PROGRAMS WHICH FACILITATE THE SHARING OF KNOWLEDGE, THE STRENGTHENING OF SKILLS AND THE PROMOTION OF THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY WORLDWIDE. SPE SERVES PLASTICS PROFESSIONALS FROM EVERY SEGMENT OF THE INDUSTRY, INCLUDING ENGINEERS, SCIENTISTS, TECHNICIANS, SALESPEOPLE, MARKETERS, RETAILERS AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM ALL PLASTICS-PRODUCING AND PLASTICS-USING INDUSTRIES. THESE STAKEHOLDERS USE SPE AS A FORUM TO DISCUSS CRITICAL ISSUES AND SHARE TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE INDUSTRY AND OF SOCIETY AS A WHOLE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $377k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $183k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Executive Officer 75th to 90th percentile | $377k | — | — | — | $384k $415k |
Foundation Director Key Employee 25th percentile to median | $183k | — | — | — | $189k $204k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 12 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INC equaled 7% 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.
Up 6%
from 2023
From $361k in 2023 to $384k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 6% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 37%.
- Key Employee pay rose 3% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INC received $384,264 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 SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INC equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
What are SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS INC reported $4.8M in total revenue and $5.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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