National teacher unions continue to collect hundreds of millions of dollars annually in membership dues, according to new federal filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
The National Education Association, which reported 2,846,104 members from September 2024 through August 2025, reported approximately $454 million in total receipts during the fiscal year, according to its LM-2 filing. Of that amount, about $390 million came from dues and agency fees. (According to the Department of Labor, LM-2 filings are annual financial reports from labor organizations with $250,000 or more in receipts.)
NEA President Becky Pringle received $514,755 in salary during the reporting period. Since becoming president in 2021, her salary has increased by more than $80,000, according to federal filings.
Other top officers also received six-figure compensation. Vice President Princess Moss received total compensation of $416,514, while Secretary-Treasurer Noel Candelaria received $417,186.
