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American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

AMY HIGHTOWER, AMERICAN EDUCATOR EDITOR

Salary Breakdown (2019)

  • Gross Salary: $203,540
  • Allowances: $2,300
  • Official Business: $548
  • Other Compensation: $0

Salary History

Year TitleGross SalaryTotal Compensation
2019AMERICAN EDUCATOR EDITOR$203,540$206,388
2018AMERICAN EDUCATOR EDITOR$163,251$165,734
2017EDITOR AE L4$162,443$165,264
2016MANAGEMENT STAFF$160,050$164,042
2015EDITOR AE L4$156,912$162,201
2014SUP.STAFF NE REGIONAL OFF$153,835$159,055
2013EDITOR AE L4$32,317$33,029
2008ASOC DIR 2 ED ISSUES$10,545$10,555
2007ASOC DIR 2 ED ISSUES$101,582$108,597
2006AST DIR 1 ED ISSUES$94,194$101,093
2005AST DIR 3 ED ISSUES$87,496$96,793
2004AST DIR 2 ED ISS$80,756$86,671
2003AST DIR 2 ED I$63,663$76,739

Source: LM forms filed with the Office of Labor-Management Standards. This information is a public record, which can also be found on the Department of Labor's website: www.UnionReports.gov.