We are keen to be open and transparent about how we use our funds, and share our salary costs in our annual reports. The total employee benefits paid to WaterAid UK's Chief Executive in 2022-23 were salary and taxable benefits in kind (including employer national insurance contributions) of £134,067 (2022: £128,048) and pension contributions of £14,035 (2022: £13,526).  WaterAid is a global organisation and the quality of our staff is crucial to reach as many people as possible. By employing highly skilled and experienced staff, we can bring lasting change to vulnerable communities. Employee salaries are regularly benchmarked against other charitable organisations, and our salary policy is agreed by our Board of Trustees.