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Steven A. Brass received $4.3M in total compensation as CEO of WD 40 CO in FY2025. The largest component was $3.2M in stock awards. That’s up 17% from FY2024. Source: SEC DEF 14A.
In fiscal year 2025, Steven A. Brass, CEO of WD 40 CO (WDFC), received total compensation of $4.3 million.
Steven A. Brass's compensation breakdown includes: base salary of $680K, stock awards valued at $3.2 million, non-equity incentive compensation of $220K, and other compensation of $125K.
Compared to fiscal year 2024, Steven A. Brass's total compensation increased 17% from $3.7 million to $4.3 million.
WD 40 CO's top 5 named executive officers received combined total compensation of $8.8 million in fiscal year 2025.
The named executive officers disclosed in WD 40 CO's 2025 proxy statement are:Steven A. Brass (CEO) with total compensation of $4.3 million, Sara K. Hyzer (CFO) with total compensation of $1.4 million, Patricia Q. Olsem (Division President Americas) with total compensation of $1.2 million, Jeffrey G. Lindeman (Chief People Officer) with total compensation of $1.0 million, and William B. Noble (Group Managing Director) with total compensation of $975K.
Steven A. Brass, CEO of WD 40 CO (WDFC), received $4,266,899 in total compensation for FY2025, up 16.6% from the prior year. Stock awards of $3,242,147 were the largest component. Figures come from WD 40 CO's DEF 14A 0000105132-25-000107 filed 31 Oct 2025.
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$4.3MSummary compensation table total · FY2025
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Reviewing FY2025 compensation of $4.3M against -19% shareholder return and the latest filing-backed pay disclosures.
Reported pay changed +17%; spread versus stock performance is pending computation.
Evidence is sourced from the latest executive compensation filing and return series for WDFC.
WD 40 CO (WDFC) — Key Facts
Last updated Sep 7, 2026 · DEF 14A filed Oct 31, 2025
| CEO | Steven A. Brass, CEO |
|---|---|
| Fiscal year | FY2025 |
| Total compensation | $4.3M |
| Base salary | $680K |
| Stock awards | $3.2M |
| Other compensation | $125K |
| Year-over-year change | +17% |
| Source | DEF 14A, 2025-10-31 |
Steven A. Brass, the CEO of WD 40 CO, received total compensation of $4,266,899 in fiscal year 2025. This includes base salary of $680,000 and stock awards valued at $3,242,147. Figures come from WD 40 CO's DEF 14A 0000105132-25-000107 filed 31 Oct 2025.
Steven A. Brass's base salary at WD 40 CO is $680,000 per year as of fiscal year 2025. However, total compensation including stock awards, bonuses, and other benefits is $4,266,899. Figures come from WD 40 CO's DEF 14A 0000105132-25-000107 filed 31 Oct 2025.
WD 40 CO's CEO, Steven A. Brass, earned $4,266,899 in total compensation for fiscal year 2025. The majority of this compensation comes from stock awards ($3,242,147) rather than base salary ($680,000). Figures come from WD 40 CO's DEF 14A 0000105132-25-000107 filed 31 Oct 2025.
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