2023 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Survey (GSB)

Since 1980, the Council's Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Survey has provided the sector with the most comprehensive data on staff composition and compensation in the United States. Grantmakers rely on this annual report to plan budgets, benchmark personnel policies and practices, determine salary levels for new and existing staff, and more.

The 2023 GSB Survey is closed. Our sincere thanks to the 950+ foundations who participated and provided the wealth of data and insight that makes the GSB a crucial tool for the entire philanthropic sector. The resulting is scheduled for release in fall 2023.

Key Dates

The 2023 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits (GSB) Survey opened on March 1, 2023, and closed May 25, 2023. The full Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report and key findings will be issued in fall 2023.

What are the benefits of participation?

Survey participants receive a complimentary copy of the full report, as well as access to Benchmark Central, the Council's dynamic online benchmarking tool where you can run deeper salary, benefits, and demographics comparisons by asset size, grants, geographic location, and grantmaker type.

How do I participate?

Council membership is not required to participate in the survey. Please designate one or more individuals from your team to represent your organization. Multiple individuals from the same organization can work on your submission simultaneously.

If you participated in a previous GSB Survey, go to Benchmark Central and log in using your cof.org credentials.

If you have never participated in a GSB Survey, please send your or any other individuals needing access first and last name, title, and email to communications@cof.org.

If you have any issues accessing Benchmark Central, contact communications@cof.org.