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American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

LORI SMITH, SENIOR COUNSEL

Salary Breakdown (2022)

  • Gross Salary: $180,869
  • Allowances: $7,221
  • Official Business: $61
  • Other Compensation: $0

Salary History

Year TitleGross SalaryTotal Compensation
2022SENIOR COUNSEL$180,869$188,151
2021SENIOR COUNSEL$183,914$194,806
2020SENIOR COUNSEL$179,865$190,970
2019SENIOR COUNSEL$176,842$187,475
2018SENIOR ASSOC COUNSEL$166,614$176,846
2017SENIOR ASSOC COUNSEL$162,559$173,655
2016SENIOR ASSOC COUNSEL$161,380$171,946
2015SENIOR ASSOC COUNSEL$159,912$170,976
2014ASSOC COUNSEL$162,903$173,962
2013ASSOC COUNSEL$160,047$170,874
2012ASSOC COUNSEL$149,587$160,247
2011ASSOC COUNSEL$134,798$150,803
2010ASSOC COUNSEL$125,626$135,928
2009ASSOC COUNSEL$114,650$126,487
2008ASSOC COUNSEL$77,677$86,887

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.