Ben M. Palmer received $3.2M in total compensation as Principal Executive Officer of RPC INC in FY2025. The largest component was $1.4M in stock awards. That’s up 72% from FY2024. Source: SEC DEF 14A.
In fiscal year 2025, Ben M. Palmer, Principal Executive Officer of RPC INC (RES), received total compensation of $3.2 million.
Ben M. Palmer's compensation breakdown includes: base salary of $618K, stock awards valued at $1.4 million, non-equity incentive compensation of $1.2 million, and other compensation of $30K.
Compared to fiscal year 2024, Ben M. Palmer's total compensation increased 72% from $1.9 million to $3.2 million.
RPC INC's top 3 named executive officers received combined total compensation of $7.1 million in fiscal year 2025.
The named executive officers disclosed in RPC INC's 2025 proxy statement are:Ben M. Palmer (Principal Executive Officer) with total compensation of $3.2 million, Richard A. Hubbell with total compensation of $2.4 million, and Michael L. Schmit with total compensation of $1.5 million.
Ben M. Palmer, Principal Executive Officer of RPC INC (RES), received $3,192,075 in total compensation for FY2025, up 72.1% from the prior year. Stock awards of $1,388,265 were the largest component. Figures come from RPC INC's DEF 14A 0001104659-26-030766 filed 18 Mar 2026.
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$3.2MSummary compensation table total · FY2025
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RPC INC (RES) — Key Facts
Last updated Sep 29, 2026 · DEF 14A filed Mar 18, 2026
| CEO | Ben M. Palmer, Principal Executive Officer |
|---|---|
| Fiscal year | FY2025 |
| Total compensation | $3.2M |
| Base salary | $618K |
| Stock awards | $1.4M |
| Other compensation | $30K |
| Year-over-year change | +72% |
| Source | DEF 14A, 2026-03-18 |
Ben M. Palmer, the Principal Executive Officer of RPC INC, received total compensation of $3,192,075 in fiscal year 2025. This includes base salary of $618,000 and stock awards valued at $1,388,265. Figures come from RPC INC's DEF 14A 0001104659-26-030766 filed 18 Mar 2026.
Ben M. Palmer's base salary at RPC INC is $618,000 per year as of fiscal year 2025. However, total compensation including stock awards, bonuses, and other benefits is $3,192,075. Figures come from RPC INC's DEF 14A 0001104659-26-030766 filed 18 Mar 2026.
RPC INC's CEO, Ben M. Palmer, earned $3,192,075 in total compensation for fiscal year 2025. The majority of this compensation comes from stock awards ($1,388,265) rather than base salary ($618,000). Figures come from RPC INC's DEF 14A 0001104659-26-030766 filed 18 Mar 2026.
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