David L. Payne received $803K in total compensation as Chairman, President & CEO of WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION in FY2025. The largest component was $400K in incentive pay. That’s up 2% from FY2024. Source: SEC DEF 14A.
In fiscal year 2025, David L. Payne, Chairman, President & CEO of WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION (WABC), received total compensation of $803K.
David L. Payne's compensation breakdown includes: base salary of $371K, non-equity incentive compensation of $400K, and other compensation of $32K.
Compared to fiscal year 2024, David L. Payne's total compensation increased 2% from $787K to $803K.
WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION's top 6 named executive officers received combined total compensation of $3.3 million in fiscal year 2025.
The named executive officers disclosed in WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION's 2025 proxy statement are:David L. Payne (Chairman, President & CEO) with total compensation of $803K, Brian Donohoe (SVP & Chief Information Officer) with total compensation of $547K, Anela M. Jonas (SVP & Chief Financial Officer) with total compensation of $531K, Russell W. Rizzardi (SVP & Chief Credit Administrator) with total compensation of $480K, John Robert A. Thorson (SVP & Treasurer) with total compensation of $458K, and Robert Baker (SVP & Banking Division Manager) with total compensation of $443K.
David L. Payne, Chairman, President & CEO of WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION (WABC), received $802,645 in total compensation for FY2025, up 2.0% from the prior year. Non-equity incentive compensation of $400,000 was the largest component. Figures come from WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION's DEF 14A 0001174947-26-000355 filed 13 Mar 2026.
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WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION (WABC) — Key Facts
Last updated Aug 25, 2026 · DEF 14A filed Mar 13, 2026
| CEO | David L. Payne, Chairman, President & CEO |
|---|---|
| Fiscal year | FY2025 |
| Total compensation | $803K |
| Base salary | $371K |
| Other compensation | $32K |
| Year-over-year change | +2% |
| Source | DEF 14A, 2026-03-13 |
David L. Payne, the Chairman, President & CEO of WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION, received total compensation of $802,645 in fiscal year 2025. This includes base salary of $371,000. Figures come from WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION's DEF 14A 0001174947-26-000355 filed 13 Mar 2026.
David L. Payne's base salary at WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION is $371,000 per year as of fiscal year 2025. However, total compensation including stock awards, bonuses, and other benefits is $802,645. Figures come from WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION's DEF 14A 0001174947-26-000355 filed 13 Mar 2026.
WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION's CEO, David L. Payne, earned $802,645 in total compensation for fiscal year 2025. Figures come from WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION's DEF 14A 0001174947-26-000355 filed 13 Mar 2026.
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