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W.M. Rusty Rush received $10.2M in total compensation as President and Chief of RUSH ENTERPRISES INC \TX\ in FY2025. The largest component was $3.8M in stock awards. Source: SEC DEF 14A.
In fiscal year 2025, W.M. Rusty Rush, President and Chief of RUSH ENTERPRISES INC \TX\ (RUSHA), received total compensation of $10.2 million.
W.M. Rusty Rush's compensation breakdown includes: base salary of $1.8 million, bonus of $3.5 million, stock awards valued at $3.8 million, option awards of $665K, and other compensation of $502K.
RUSH ENTERPRISES INC \TX\'s top 5 named executive officers received combined total compensation of $19.8 million in fiscal year 2025.
The named executive officers disclosed in RUSH ENTERPRISES INC \TX\'s 2025 proxy statement are:W.M. Rusty Rush (President and Chief) with total compensation of $10.2 million, Steven L. Keller (Chief Financial Officer and) with total compensation of $2.7 million, Jason Wilder (Former Chief Operating Officer) with total compensation of $2.4 million, Jody Pollard (Former Senior Vice President -) with total compensation of $2.2 million, and Corey Lowe (Senior Vice President -) with total compensation of $2.2 million.
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W.M. Rusty Rush
President and Chief
Reported Pay
$10.2MSummary compensation table total · FY2025
Findings
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Reported pay changed +2%; spread versus stock performance is pending computation.
Evidence is sourced from the latest executive compensation filing and return series for RUSHA.
Team view
5 executives
President and Chief
Total PayFY2025
$10.2M
Chief Financial Officer and
Total PayFY2025
$2.7M
Former Chief Operating Officer
Total PayFY2025
$2.4M
Former Senior Vice President -
Total PayFY2025
$2.2M
Senior Vice President -
Total PayFY2025
$2.2M
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01FY2025 total compensation breakdown
$10.2M total compensation
W.M. Rusty Rush earned $10.2M in FY2025— here's how that breaks down.
$3.8M
37% of total
$3.5M
34% of total
$1.8M
17% of total
$665.4K
7% of total
$501.7K
5% of total
Activity timeline · FY2025
Recent events from filings
Mar 14, 2025
W.M. Rusty Rush stock (Grant FV $3,786,300, Exercise $54.09)
Mar 14, 2025
W.M. Rusty Rush option (Grant FV $665,350, Exercise $19.01)
Mar 14, 2025
Steven L. Keller stock (Grant FV $1,352,250, Exercise $54.09)
Mar 14, 2025
Steven L. Keller option (Grant FV $190,100, Exercise $19.01)
Mar 14, 2025
Jason Wilder stock (Grant FV $1,081,800, Exercise $54.09)
Mar 14, 2025
Jason Wilder option (Grant FV $190,100, Exercise $19.01)
Mar 14, 2025
Jody Pollard stock (Grant FV $941,166, Exercise $54.09)
Mar 14, 2025
Jody Pollard option (Grant FV $190,100, Exercise $19.01)
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Historical compensation data from latest proxy filing
| Year | Executive | Salary | Bonus & Incentive | Stock Awards | Option Awards | Other Adj. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.76M | $3.51M | $3.79M | $0.67M | $0.50M | $10.2M | |
| 2024 | $1.75M | $3.73M | $3.54M | $0.60M | $0.40M | $10.0M | |
| 2023 | $1.71M | $3.93M | $3.89M | $0.62M | $0.54M | $10.7M | |
| 2022 | $1.67M | $4.05M | $3.49M | $0.59M | $0.51M | $10.3M | |
| 2021 | $1.51M | $3.08M | $2.90M | $0.52M | $0.46M | $8.47M |
Salary = base cash pay. Bonus & Incentive combines annual bonus and non-equity plans. Equity amounts are grant-date fair values. Other Adj. captures pension changes, perquisites, and any reconciliation items so the total matches the reported figure.
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RUSH ENTERPRISES INC \TX\ (RUSHA) — Key Facts
Last updated Jul 3, 2026 · DEF 14A filed Apr 7, 2026
| CEO | W.M. Rusty Rush, President and Chief |
|---|---|
| Fiscal year | FY2025 |
| Total compensation | $10.2M |
| Base salary | $1.8M |
| Stock awards | $3.8M |
| Other compensation | $502K |
| Source | DEF 14A, 2026-04-07 |
W.M. Rusty Rush, the President and Chief of RUSH ENTERPRISES INC \TX\, received total compensation of $10.2 million in fiscal year 2025. This includes base salary of $1.8 million and stock awards valued at $3.8 million.
W.M. Rusty Rush's base salary at RUSH ENTERPRISES INC \TX\ is $1.8 million per year as of fiscal year 2025. However, total compensation including stock awards, bonuses, and other benefits is $10.2 million.
RUSH ENTERPRISES INC \TX\'s CEO, W.M. Rusty Rush, earned $10.2 million in total compensation for fiscal year 2025. The majority of this compensation comes from stock awards ($3.8 million) rather than base salary ($1.8 million).