Leadership through advocacy, education, mutual support, and networking to member cities in King County as they act locally, partner regionally to create livable vital communities. Activities supporting the mission: appointment of elected to boards/committees, monitoring regional issues for city impact.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
- Base
- $220k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $5k
- Benefits
- $26k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $220k | — | $5k | $26k | $267k $285k |
Chief Operating Officer Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $147k $157k |
Interim Ed (10/24-12/24) Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $30k $32k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 13 unpaid individuals.
Up 8%
from 2023
From $246k in 2023 to $267k in 2024.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 8% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 7%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Revenue and expenses over time
SOUND CITIES ASSOCIATION reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
Common questions about SOUND CITIES ASSOCIATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SOUND CITIES ASSOCIATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of SOUND CITIES ASSOCIATION received $267,057 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SOUND CITIES ASSOCIATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SOUND CITIES ASSOCIATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles.
What are SOUND CITIES ASSOCIATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SOUND CITIES ASSOCIATION reported $1M in total revenue and $850k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
Compare any role, sector, or revenue band
Build your own benchmark from millions of reported positions.
Learn More About Nonprofit Compensation
Guides to help you understand and use this data
Nonprofit COO Salary
What nonprofit COOs earn, what drives the number, and how to use public compensation data in a job search or board decision.
Read moreNonprofit Executive Director Salary
What nonprofit executive directors earn, what drives the number, and how to use public compensation data whether you are a candidate, a current ED, or a board member.
Read moreHow to Look Up Nonprofit Salaries
Two approaches to finding executive compensation at any tax-exempt organization, from raw IRS filings to searchable databases.
Read more