Overview
The Principal Administrator compensation reports provide detailed analysis of executive compensation components across performing arts organizations. Each report combines data tables, trend analysis, and specific metrics to help organizations understand market positioning and compensation patterns.
Common Features
Navigation Controls
At the top of each report:
Fiscal year selector dropdown
"Restrict to USA only" toggle
Clear identification of "President/CEO" and Administration Level 1
Standard Report Elements
Each compensation report includes:
Analysis notes highlighting key findings
Data table showing statistics by group
Three-year trend visualization
Sample size indicators
Data Tables
All tables show:
Count: Number of organizations reporting
Low: Lowest reported value
Median: Middle value
Average: Mean value
High: Highest reported value
Key features:
Your budget group highlighted in light blue
Full cohort data shown at top
Consistent currency formatting
Group-level breakdowns
Trend Charts
Each report includes a three-year trend showing:
Median values by group
Consistent color coding (Group 1 blue, Group 2 orange, etc.)
Clear sample size indication
Year-over-year patterns
Individual Reports
Base Salary
Shows core compensation without additional components.
What you'll see:
Analysis notes with key salary metrics
Data table showing salary ranges by group
Three-year trend of median base salary
Sample size for trend analysis
Key features:
Clear base salary ranges
Group-level comparisons
Annual change patterns
Market positioning data
Total Compensation
Provides comprehensive compensation analysis.
What you'll see:
Analysis notes comparing to previous year
Data table showing total compensation by group
Three-year trend of median total compensation
Year-over-year change metrics
Key features:
Full compensation picture
Historical comparison
Market positioning
Group-level analysis
Total Compensation vs. Budget
Analyzes compensation relative to organization size.
What you'll see:
Scatter plot showing compensation vs. budget
Color-coded points by budget group
Table showing compensation as percentage of budget
Group-level percentage analysis
Key features:
Visual correlation analysis
Budget-based comparisons
Percentage calculations
Market positioning
Deferred Compensation
Examines delayed compensation arrangements.
What you'll see:
Expandable definition section
Analysis notes with participation metrics
Data table showing deferred compensation ranges
Three-year trend analysis
Key features:
Clear definition
Participation rates
Value ranges
Historical patterns
Bonus
Analyzes variable compensation components.
What you'll see:
Analysis notes with eligibility information
Data table showing bonus amounts
Three-year trend visualization
Bonus as percentage of total compensation
Bonus availability by group
Key features:
Multiple analysis views
Percentage calculations
Availability metrics
Historical patterns
Benefits
Shows non-salary compensation value.
What you'll see:
Analysis notes with participation data
Data table showing benefits values
Three-year trend analysis
Benefits as percentage of total compensation
Key features:
Value ranges
Participation rates
Historical trends
Percentage analysis
Using the Reports
Analysis Approach
Start with Total Compensation
Review market position
Note year-over-year changes
Consider group comparisons
Examine Components
Review base salary positioning
Check bonus practices
Consider deferred compensation
Evaluate benefits
Consider Budget Context
Check compensation vs. budget
Review percentage metrics
Note group patterns
Tips for Success
Always check sample sizes
Consider all compensation components
Note year-over-year changes
Account for budget group context
Review trend patterns
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