The Dallas Opera connects local and global audiences through world-class performances of both new and traditional works. We sing stories for all generations, harmonizing entertainment, education, and artistry.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Music Director Key Employee Above 90th percentile | $327k $354k |
General Director & CEO Above 90th percentile | $327k $354k |
Director of Development 75th to 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $193k $209k |
Director of Operations Median to 75th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $155k $168k |
Director of Marketing Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $147k $159k |
Associate Director of Development 25th percentile to medianvs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $125k $135k |
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis 25th percentile to median | $124k $134k |
Director of Accounting Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $118k $127k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 110 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Dallas Opera equaled 2% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about The Dallas Opera
What does the Key Employee of The Dallas Opera earn?
In 2023, the Key Employee of The Dallas Opera received $327,490 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Key Employee roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Key Employee pay at The Dallas Opera compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Key Employee at The Dallas Opera falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Dallas Opera equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are The Dallas Opera's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, The Dallas Opera reported $18M in total revenue and $18.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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