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American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

ERIK BURKE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Salary Breakdown (2022)

  • Gross Salary: $147,321
  • Allowances: $0
  • Official Business: $6,217
  • Other Compensation: $0

Salary History

Year TitleGross SalaryTotal Compensation
2022EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$147,321$153,538
2021EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$143,046$145,591
2020EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$138,894$144,742
2019EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$135,383$143,406
2018EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$144,505$154,450
2017EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$131,412$141,007
2016EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$119,720$134,329
2015EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$116,247$127,322
2014EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$112,915$124,989
2013EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$111,899$116,651
2012EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$116,136$129,934
2011EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$111,448$120,429
2010EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$103,823$114,445
2009EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$96,490$108,529
2008EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$119,620$136,732
2007PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR$87,186$93,690
2006PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR$82,082$87,045
2005POLICY DIRECTOR$75,654$84,488
2004POLICY DIRECTOR$70,950$71,299
2003PUBLIC POL DIR$66,587$66,645
2002PUBLIC POLICY$62,418$67,250

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.