THE ATLANTA OPERA, ESTABLISHED IN 1979, REIMAGINES OPERA FOR A GLOBAL AUDIENCE. ROOTED IN ATLANTA'S VIBRANT CULTURAL LANDSCAPE, WE PUSH ARTISTIC BOUNDARIES TO DELIVER EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES, SOLIDIFYING OUR POSITION AS A DYNAMIC FORCE IN THE WORLD OR OPERA.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $325k
- Bonus
- $30k
- Other
- $70k
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $203k
- Bonus
- $20k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $27k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
General & Artistic Director Director (Operational) Above 90th percentile | $325k | $30k | $70k | $9k | $513k $550k |
Managing Director Director (Operational) Above 90th percentile | $203k | $20k | — | $27k | $272k $292k |
Assoc Director of Development Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $143k $153k |
Chief Advancement Officer Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $137k $147k |
Dir of Artistic Administration Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $133k $143k |
Dir of Sales & Marketing Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $125k $134k |
Dir of Production Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $123k $132k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 40 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE ATLANTA OPERA INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities 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.
Fell 8%
over 2 years
From $558k in 2021 to $513k in 2023.
Estimated with Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Director (Operational) pay fell 8% from 2021 to 2023, while revenue fell 46%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 2% from 2021 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2021 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE ATLANTA OPERA INC
What does the Director (Operational) of THE ATLANTA OPERA INC earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of THE ATLANTA OPERA INC received $513,173 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at THE ATLANTA OPERA INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at THE ATLANTA OPERA INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE ATLANTA OPERA INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE ATLANTA OPERA INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE ATLANTA OPERA INC reported $15.1M in total revenue and $16.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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