Discover Key Insights From the 2025 CSAE Benefits & Compensation Report

As associations, we need to set an example for the industries and professions we represent by ensuring our employees are compensated fairly. The 2025 CSAE Benefits & Compensation Report, produced by CSAE in partnership with The Portage Group, contains comprehensive statistics on benefits and compensation practices of associations and other not-for-profit organizations across Canada.
The 2025 report has more robust data than last year’s report, representing 235 organizations and over 1,500 employees in the sector.
Find out the details behind these trends and much more:
- CEO compensation in 2024 declined slightly by 0.5%, averaging $169,800, but cumulative growth over the past decade reached 23%.
- Functional Managers and Non-Management saw the largest year-over-year growth at 3.6% and 3.3%, respectively, significantly slower than in 2023.
- The gender pay gap persists, with a significant wage gap at management levels, with male CEOs earning 20% more than their female counterparts.
- Remote work impacts pay: Hybrid work arrangements command higher compensation for CEOs and Executives, with hybrid CEOs earning 19% more than their fully remote peers.
The 2025 CSAE Benefits & Compensation Report includes detailed reporting by type and size of organization, geography, and more.
CSAE members get the tools they need to succeed – don’t miss out on this vital resource tailored for our community. Get a sneak peek at no charge in the Executive Summary or stay ahead and get the Full Report with all the insights.