In 2021 Pearl Meyer took over conducting compensation surveys for architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) organizations from D. Dietrich Associates, Inc.

The 2023 AEC Compensation Survey – Executive is the 45th annual edition. The survey provides data for 12 executive job titles. The salary data contained in this report represents 41 organizations.

This comprehensive analysis of executive salaries includes data on:

• 12 Executive roles

• May 15, 2023, salaries from 41 organizations

• Detailed Policies and Practices Data

Survey Positions

• Chairperson of Board or President with 50% or more ownership

• President with less than 50% ownership

• Executive Vice President

• Senior Vice President

• Vice President of Operating Unit

• Manager / Director of Operating Unit

• Principal-Private Corporation

• Business Development Head

• Chief Financial Executive

• Chief Administrative Executive

• Human Resources Director / Executive

• Branch & Regional Manager Roll-up