Arts, Culture & Humanities · WA
Seattle Jazz Orchestra
Seattle Jazz Orchestra reported paying Michael S Brockman, Artistic Director, $90,666 in total compensation (FY 2025).
That places Michael S Brockman at approximately the 68th percentile among 75 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $78,185).
$566,096Total revenue (FY 2025)
$90,666Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to WA cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saginaw Symphony Association | MI | $565,638 | $60,741 |
| Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra | PA | $565,011 | $79,129 |
| Richmond Symphony Orchestra | IN | $568,247 | $69,980 |
| Sequoia Symphony Orchestra | CA | $563,610 | $52,104 |
| The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra Inc | NC | $569,571 | $75,668 |
| Rapides Symphony Orchestra | LA | $572,583 | $86,956 |
| Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra | MI | $555,642 | $76,426 |
| Folsom Symphony Inc | CA | $577,977 | $52,618 |