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Thomas W. Burns received $12.0M in total compensation as Chairman and Chief of GLAUKOS Corp in FY2025. The largest component was $7.6M in stock awards. That’s up 33% from FY2024. Source: SEC DEF 14A.
In fiscal year 2025, Thomas W. Burns, Chairman and Chief of GLAUKOS Corp (GKOS), received total compensation of $12.0 million.
Thomas W. Burns's compensation breakdown includes: base salary of $850K, stock awards valued at $7.6 million, option awards of $3.5 million, and other compensation of $7K.
Compared to fiscal year 2024, Thomas W. Burns's total compensation increased 33% from $9.0 million to $12.0 million.
GLAUKOS Corp's top 4 named executive officers received combined total compensation of $26.2 million in fiscal year 2025.
The named executive officers disclosed in GLAUKOS Corp's 2025 proxy statement are:Thomas W. Burns (Chairman and Chief) with total compensation of $12.0 million, Joseph E. Gilliam (President and) with total compensation of $7.8 million, Tomas Navratil (Senior Vice President and) with total compensation of $3.4 million, and Alex R. Thurman (Senior Vice President and) with total compensation of $2.9 million.
Thomas W. Burns, Chairman and Chief of GLAUKOS Corp (GKOS), received $12,034,087 in total compensation for FY2025, up 33.3% from the prior year. Stock awards of $7,649,947 were the largest component. Figures come from GLAUKOS Corp's DEF 14A 0001193125-26-157829 filed 16 Apr 2026.
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Thomas W. Burns
Chairman and Chief
Reported Pay
$12.0MSummary compensation table total · FY2025
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Reviewing FY2025 compensation of $12.0M against -25% shareholder return and the latest filing-backed pay disclosures.
Reported pay changed +33%; spread versus stock performance is pending computation.
Evidence is sourced from the latest executive compensation filing and return series for GKOS.
GLAUKOS Corp (GKOS) — Key Facts
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · DEF 14A filed Apr 16, 2026
| CEO | Thomas W. Burns, Chairman and Chief |
|---|---|
| Fiscal year | FY2025 |
| Total compensation | $12.0M |
| Base salary | $850K |
| Stock awards | $7.6M |
| Other compensation | $7K |
| Year-over-year change | +33% |
| Source | DEF 14A, 2026-04-16 |
Thomas W. Burns, the Chairman and Chief of GLAUKOS Corp, received total compensation of $12,034,087 in fiscal year 2025. This includes base salary of $850,000 and stock awards valued at $7,649,947. Figures come from GLAUKOS Corp's DEF 14A 0001193125-26-157829 filed 16 Apr 2026.
Thomas W. Burns's base salary at GLAUKOS Corp is $850,000 per year as of fiscal year 2025. However, total compensation including stock awards, bonuses, and other benefits is $12,034,087. Figures come from GLAUKOS Corp's DEF 14A 0001193125-26-157829 filed 16 Apr 2026.
GLAUKOS Corp's CEO, Thomas W. Burns, earned $12,034,087 in total compensation for fiscal year 2025. The majority of this compensation comes from stock awards ($7,649,947) rather than base salary ($850,000). Figures come from GLAUKOS Corp's DEF 14A 0001193125-26-157829 filed 16 Apr 2026.
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