The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra announced that it has reached a new, three-year agreement with its unionized musicians. The new contract, which includes a 12.6% raise in base salary over the course of the agreement, takes effect on Sept. 2 while the orchestra is on tour in Europe
The musicians’ current base salary is $110,384, which includes an electronic media agreement stipulating payments relating to recordings and electronic media. At the conclusion of the new contract in 2027, the base salary level will have increased to $124,020.
