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American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

DAVID STROM, GENERAL COUNSEL

Salary Breakdown (2022)

  • Gross Salary: $218,323
  • Allowances: $4,700
  • Official Business: $1,855
  • Other Compensation: $0

Salary History

Year TitleGross SalaryTotal Compensation
2022GENERAL COUNSEL$218,323$224,878
2021GENERAL COUNSEL$214,042$219,244
2020GENERAL COUNSEL$209,846$217,640
2018GENERAL COUNSEL$203,734$210,465
2017GEN COUNSEL DIR L2$202,706$210,819
2016MANAGEMENT STAFF$199,702$209,937
2015GEN COUNSEL DIR LEVEL 2$195,786$208,356
2014GENERAL COUNSEL$191,947$205,762
2013GEN COUNSEL DIR LEVEL 2$188,183$201,288
2012GEN COUNSEL DIR LEVEL 2$185,415$199,227
2011GENERAL COUNSEL$184,510$201,472
2010GEN COUNSEL DIR LEVEL 2$182,907$194,155
2009GEN COUNSEL DIR LEVEL 2$180,857$192,606
2008GEN COUNSEL DIR 2$155,183$167,465
2007GEN COUNSEL DIR LEVEL 3$148,117$161,913
2006GEN COUNSEL DIR LEVEL 3$144,511$154,105
2005GEN COUNSEL DIR LEVEL 3$140,984$157,143
2004NATL LGL DIR$136,877$153,266
2003NATL LEGAL DIR L$129,395$147,601
2002DEPT DIR LEGAL$123,061$135,947

Source: LM forms filed with the Office of Labor-Management Standards. This information is a public record, which can also be found on the Department of Labor's website: www.UnionReports.gov.