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American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

CLAUDE HERSH, ASST GENERAL COUNSEL

Salary Breakdown (2019)

  • Gross Salary: $120,046
  • Allowances: $2,145
  • Official Business: $8,187
  • Other Compensation: $0

Salary History

Year TitleGross SalaryTotal Compensation
2019ASST GENERAL COUNSEL$120,046$130,378
2018ASST GENERAL COUNSEL$200,921$211,728
2017ASST GENERAL COUNSEL$199,301$209,810
2016ASST GENERAL COUNSEL$199,065$212,243
2015ASST GENERAL COUNSEL$195,344$207,638
2014ASST GENERAL COUNSEL$201,768$216,255
2013ASST GENERAL COUNSEL$201,609$214,516
2012ASST GENERAL COUNSEL$199,908$212,131
2011ASST GENERAL COUNSEL$186,821$199,299
2010ASST GENERAL COUNSEL$179,800$195,268
2009ASST GENERAL COUNSEL$172,781$189,026
2008ASSOC GENERAL COUNSEL$160,455$174,397
2007ASSOC GENERAL COUNSEL$149,843$165,358
2006ASSOC GENERAL COUNSEL$144,763$157,221
2005ASSOC GENERAL COUNSEL$138,390$153,976
2004ASSOC GENERAL CO$133,760$146,747
2003ASSOC GENERAL CO$129,286$139,946
2002ASSOC GENERAL CO$114,442$126,272

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.