Jay Sugarman received $2.6M in total compensation as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Safehold Inc. in FY2025. The largest component was $1.9M in stock awards. That’s up 308% from FY2024. Source: SEC DEF 14A.
In fiscal year 2025, Jay Sugarman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Safehold Inc. (SAFE), received total compensation of $2.6 million.
Jay Sugarman's compensation breakdown includes: base salary of $600K, stock awards valued at $1.9 million, and other compensation of $77K.
Compared to fiscal year 2024, Jay Sugarman's total compensation increased 308% from $645K to $2.6 million.
Safehold Inc.'s top 3 named executive officers received combined total compensation of $15.4 million in fiscal year 2025.
The named executive officers disclosed in Safehold Inc.'s 2025 proxy statement are:Jay Sugarman (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer) with total compensation of $2.6 million, Michael Trachtenberg (President) with total compensation of $10.9 million, and Brett Asnas (Chief Financial Officer) with total compensation of $1.9 million.
Jay Sugarman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Safehold Inc. (SAFE), received $2,627,089 in total compensation for FY2025, up 307.6% from the prior year. Stock awards of $1,950,000 were the largest component. Figures come from Safehold Inc.'s DEF 14A 0001104659-26-037873 filed 31 Mar 2026.
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Jay Sugarman
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Reported Pay
$2.6MSummary compensation table total · FY2025
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Safehold Inc. (SAFE) — Key Facts
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 · DEF 14A filed Mar 31, 2026
| CEO | Jay Sugarman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
|---|---|
| Fiscal year | FY2025 |
| Total compensation | $2.6M |
| Base salary | $600K |
| Stock awards | $1.9M |
| Other compensation | $77K |
| Year-over-year change | +308% |
| Source | DEF 14A, 2026-03-31 |
Jay Sugarman, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Safehold Inc., received total compensation of $2,627,089 in fiscal year 2025. This includes base salary of $600,000 and stock awards valued at $1,950,000. Figures come from Safehold Inc.'s DEF 14A 0001104659-26-037873 filed 31 Mar 2026.
Jay Sugarman's base salary at Safehold Inc. is $600,000 per year as of fiscal year 2025. However, total compensation including stock awards, bonuses, and other benefits is $2,627,089. Figures come from Safehold Inc.'s DEF 14A 0001104659-26-037873 filed 31 Mar 2026.
Safehold Inc.'s CEO, Jay Sugarman, earned $2,627,089 in total compensation for fiscal year 2025. The majority of this compensation comes from stock awards ($1,950,000) rather than base salary ($600,000). Figures come from Safehold Inc.'s DEF 14A 0001104659-26-037873 filed 31 Mar 2026.
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