THE WAGE JUSTICE CENTER PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME WORKERS AND EXTENSIVE LEGAL INFORMATION AND CONSULTATION ABOUT RECOVERY OF UNPAID WAGES. THE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATION AND MATERIALS REGARDING WAGE RIGHTS TO LOW-INCOME WORKERS, ADVOCATES, AND OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in California.
- Base
- $150k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Di Median to 75th percentile | $150k | — | — | — | $150k $160k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE WAGE JUSTICE CENTER equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
Based on 3,267 crime & legal-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Held steady
from 2023
From $150k in 2023 to $150k in 2024.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 45%.
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 THE WAGE JUSTICE CENTER
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE WAGE JUSTICE CENTER earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE WAGE JUSTICE CENTER received $150,010 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations in California, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE WAGE JUSTICE CENTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE WAGE JUSTICE CENTER falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE WAGE JUSTICE CENTER equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are THE WAGE JUSTICE CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE WAGE JUSTICE CENTER reported $571k in total revenue and $972k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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