Steven A. Brass received $3.7M in total compensation as CEO of WD 40 CO in FY2024. The largest component was $2.1M in stock awards. That’s up 49% from FY2023. Source: SEC DEF 14A.
In fiscal year 2024, Steven A. Brass, CEO of WD 40 CO (WDFC), received total compensation of $3.7 million.
Steven A. Brass's compensation breakdown includes: base salary of $641K, stock awards valued at $2.1 million, non-equity incentive compensation of $829K, and other compensation of $117K.
Compared to fiscal year 2023, Steven A. Brass's total compensation increased 49% from $2.5 million to $3.7 million.
WD 40 CO's top 5 named executive officers received combined total compensation of $8.1 million in fiscal year 2024.
The named executive officers disclosed in WD 40 CO's 2024 proxy statement are:Steven A. Brass (CEO) with total compensation of $3.7 million, Sara K. Hyzer (CFO) with total compensation of $1.2 million, Patricia Q. Olsem (Division President Americas) with total compensation of $1.2 million, William B. Noble (Group Managing Director) with total compensation of $1.0 million, and Jeffrey G. Lindeman (Chief People Officer) with total compensation of $986K.
Compensation coverage: FY2023 onward
Steven A. Brass, CEO of WD 40 CO (WDFC), received $3,660,174 in total compensation for FY2024, up 48.9% from the prior year. Stock awards of $2,073,161 were the largest component. Figures come from WD 40 CO's DEF 14A 0000105132-24-000085 filed 8 Nov 2024.
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$3.7MSummary compensation table total · FY2024
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WD 40 CO (WDFC) — Key Facts
Last updated Oct 20, 2026 · DEF 14A filed Nov 8, 2024
| CEO | Steven A. Brass, CEO |
|---|---|
| Fiscal year | FY2024 |
| Total compensation | $3.7M |
| Base salary | $641K |
| Stock awards | $2.1M |
| Cash incentive | $829K |
| Other compensation | $117K |
| Year-over-year change | +49% |
| Source |
Steven A. Brass, the CEO of WD 40 CO, received total compensation of $3,660,174 in fiscal year 2024. This includes base salary of $640,800 and stock awards valued at $2,073,161. Figures come from WD 40 CO's DEF 14A 0000105132-24-000085 filed 8 Nov 2024.
Steven A. Brass's base salary at WD 40 CO is $640,800 per year as of fiscal year 2024. However, total compensation including stock awards, bonuses, and other benefits is $3,660,174. Figures come from WD 40 CO's DEF 14A 0000105132-24-000085 filed 8 Nov 2024.
WD 40 CO's CEO, Steven A. Brass, earned $3,660,174 in total compensation for fiscal year 2024. The majority of this compensation comes from stock awards ($2,073,161) rather than base salary ($640,800). Figures come from WD 40 CO's DEF 14A 0000105132-24-000085 filed 8 Nov 2024.
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