Michael J. Bender received $9.0M in total compensation as Chief Executive Officer of KOHLS Corp in FY2025. The largest component was $3.8M in stock awards.
In fiscal year 2025, Michael J. Bender, Chief Executive Officer of KOHLS Corp (KSS), received total compensation of $9.0 million.
Michael J. Bender's compensation breakdown includes: base salary of $1.1 million, stock awards valued at $3.8 million, non-equity incentive compensation of $3.6 million, and other compensation of $516K.
KOHLS Corp's top 6 named executive officers received combined total compensation of $38.9 million in fiscal year 2025.
The named executive officers disclosed in KOHLS Corp's 2025 proxy statement are:Michael J. Bender (Chief Executive Officer) with total compensation of $9.0 million, Ashley Buchanan (Former Chief Executive Officer) with total compensation of $9.6 million, Nick Jones (Chief Merchandising Officer) with total compensation of $5.7 million, Jill Timm (Chief Financial Officer) with total compensation of $5.6 million, Fred Hand (Senior Executive Vice) with total compensation of $5.2 million, and Christie Raymond (Chief Marketing Officer) with total compensation of $3.8 million.
Compensation coverage: FY2023 onward
Michael J. Bender, Chief Executive Officer of KOHLS Corp (KSS), received $9,044,466 in total compensation for FY2025. Stock awards of $3,775,003 were the largest component. Figures come from KOHLS Corp's DEF 14A 0001104659-26-041769 filed 10 Apr 2026.
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Michael J. Bender
Chief Executive Officer
Reported Pay
$9.0MSummary compensation table total · FY2025
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KOHLS Corp (KSS) — Key Facts
Last updated Oct 10, 2026 · DEF 14A filed Apr 10, 2026
| CEO | Michael J. Bender, Chief Executive Officer |
|---|---|
| Fiscal year | FY2025 |
| Total compensation | $9.0M |
| Base salary | $1.1M |
| Stock awards | $3.8M |
| Cash incentive | $3.6M |
| Other compensation | $516K |
| Source | DEF 14A, 2026-04-10 |
Michael J. Bender, the Chief Executive Officer of KOHLS Corp, received total compensation of $9,044,466 in fiscal year 2025. This includes base salary of $1,111,837 and stock awards valued at $3,775,003. Figures come from KOHLS Corp's DEF 14A 0001104659-26-041769 filed 10 Apr 2026.
Michael J. Bender's base salary at KOHLS Corp is $1,111,837 per year as of fiscal year 2025. However, total compensation including stock awards, bonuses, and other benefits is $9,044,466. Figures come from KOHLS Corp's DEF 14A 0001104659-26-041769 filed 10 Apr 2026.
KOHLS Corp's CEO, Michael J. Bender, earned $9,044,466 in total compensation for fiscal year 2025. The majority of this compensation comes from stock awards ($3,775,003) rather than base salary ($1,111,837). Figures come from KOHLS Corp's DEF 14A 0001104659-26-041769 filed 10 Apr 2026.
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