Raises average 3% in 2016

• DOI: http://doi.org/10.1002/ban.30427
• Published date: 01 March 2017
• Date: 01 March 2017

2 Board & Administrator Special Report

DOI 10.1002/ban © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc., A Wiley Company All rights reserved

Raises average 3% in 2016

For six consecutive years, Board & Adminis-

trator readers reported receiving a 4% raise, on

average. This year, that figure dropped to 3%. The

median raise last year was also 3%.

For 2017, B&A readers predict a 3% raise.

The chart shows the steadily upward progres-

sion in nonprofit executive pay since 2000. Aver-

age pay has increased by nearly $50,000 over

that time. Average salary has topped $100,000

since 2008. ■

Value of fringe benets nears $20,000

When money is tight (like it always is in the

nonprofit sector), it’s good to pause and consider

your total compensation.

With that in mind, here is some good news

about total CEO compensation for Board & Ad-

ministrator readers. The value of the average fringe

benefits package reported last year was $19,431.

Benefits for nonprofit executives typically in-

clude their health insurance, retirement plans,

disability insurance, vehicle, telephone and com-

puter allowances, and professional development.

These fringe benefits add a great deal to the

CEO’s total compensation package. The average

value of this year’s benefits package ($19,431) rep-

resents about 15% of the total compensation pie

reported in 2016: $138,562. ■

A long-term look at executive director salary progression

$60,000

$70,000

$80,000

$90,000

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Average salary: $119,131

Fringe

benets:

$19,431