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How much do Smithsonian Institution executives make?

In FY2024, Smithsonian Institution reported 40 officers and key employees. Total reported compensation was $9,320,436, with the highest-paid officer earning $960,266.

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Officer and Employee Compensation

Name Title Compensation
Lonnie G Bunch III SECRETARY OF THE SMITHSONIAN $960,266
Amy Chen CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER $738,911
Meroe Park DEPUTY SECRETARY & COO $640,049
Carol Leblanc PRESIDENT, SMITHSONIAN ENTERPRISES $608,701
Ronald Cortez UNDER SEC FOR FIN/ADMIN/CFO $533,297
Stephanie Stebich SR ADV TO THE UNDER SEC MUSEUMS/CULTURE $493,192
Melissa Chiu DIR, HIRSHHORN MUSEUM & SCULPTURE GAR $478,729
Chase Robinson DIR, NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ASIAN ART $476,187
Robert Spiller ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADVANCEMENT $462,163
Kevin Gover UNDER SEC FOR MUSEUMS & CULTURE $458,854
Ellen Stofan UNDER SEC FOR SCIENCE & RESEARCH $458,300
Jeffrey Smith MANAGING DIR, OFFICE OF INVESTMENTS $449,717
Jennifer McIntyre CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER $426,491
Raymond Moore SR VICE PRESIDENT, RETAIL GROUP $422,511
Julissa Marenco ASST SEC FOR COMMS & EXT AFF/CHIEF MKT OFC $317,865
Nicole Angarella INSPECTOR GENERAL $261,284
Porter Wilkinson COUNSELOR/CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE REGENTS $257,032
Farleigh Earhart Thru 31024 GENERAL COUNSEL (ACTING) $241,410
Derek Ross DIR, OFC OF PLNG, DSGN & CONSTRUCTION $240,056
Joan Mockeridge Thru 51924 INSPECTOR GENERAL (ACTING) $214,190

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Compensation data is reported on the organization's IRS Form 990 Part VII (Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees). All amounts shown are public record as filed by the organization and may include salary, bonuses, and other compensation. Data is from the most recent available filing for this organization.

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