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Stephen C. Farrell received $7.5M in total compensation as CEO of STAAR SURGICAL CO in FY2025. The largest component was $6.8M in stock awards. That’s down 4% from FY2024. Source: SEC DEF 14A.
In fiscal year 2025, Stephen C. Farrell, CEO of STAAR SURGICAL CO (STAA), received total compensation of $7.5 million.
Stephen C. Farrell's compensation breakdown includes: base salary of $580K, stock awards valued at $6.8 million, and other compensation of $106K.
Compared to fiscal year 2024, Stephen C. Farrell's total compensation decreased 4% from $7.8 million to $7.5 million.
STAAR SURGICAL CO's top 7 named executive officers received combined total compensation of $22.2 million in fiscal year 2025.
The named executive officers disclosed in STAAR SURGICAL CO's 2025 proxy statement are:Stephen C. Farrell with total compensation of $7.5 million, Warren Foust (President and) with total compensation of $4.4 million, Nathaniel Sisitsky (Chief Legal Officer and) with total compensation of $2.8 million, Magda Michna (Chief Development Officer) with total compensation of $2.7 million, Deborah Andrews with total compensation of $2.6 million, Thomas G. Frinzi (Former President and Chief) with total compensation of $1.3 million, and Patrick F. Williams (Former Chief Financial Officer) with total compensation of $927K.
Stephen C. Farrell of STAAR SURGICAL CO (STAA), received $7,522,385 in total compensation for FY2025, down 3.8% from the prior year. Stock awards of $6,836,000 were the largest component. Figures come from STAAR SURGICAL CO's DEF 14A 0000718937-26-000015 filed 4 May 2026.
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STAAR SURGICAL CO (STAA) — Key Facts
Last updated Aug 5, 2026 · DEF 14A filed May 4, 2026
| CEO | Stephen C. Farrell |
|---|---|
| Fiscal year | FY2025 |
| Total compensation | $7.5M |
| Base salary | $580K |
| Stock awards | $6.8M |
| Other compensation | $106K |
| Year-over-year change | -4% |
| Source | DEF 14A, 2026-05-04 |
Stephen C. Farrell, the CEO of STAAR SURGICAL CO, received total compensation of $7,522,385 in fiscal year 2025. This includes base salary of $580,000 and stock awards valued at $6,836,000. Figures come from STAAR SURGICAL CO's DEF 14A 0000718937-26-000015 filed 4 May 2026.
Stephen C. Farrell's base salary at STAAR SURGICAL CO is $580,000 per year as of fiscal year 2025. However, total compensation including stock awards, bonuses, and other benefits is $7,522,385. Figures come from STAAR SURGICAL CO's DEF 14A 0000718937-26-000015 filed 4 May 2026.
STAAR SURGICAL CO's CEO, Stephen C. Farrell, earned $7,522,385 in total compensation for fiscal year 2025. The majority of this compensation comes from stock awards ($6,836,000) rather than base salary ($580,000). Figures come from STAAR SURGICAL CO's DEF 14A 0000718937-26-000015 filed 4 May 2026.
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