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How Much Does the Nucor CEO Make?

Leon Topalian, CEO of Nucor, earned $8.0M in total compensation in 2025, including $4.0M in stock awards and $800,000 in base salary.

Key Data

ComponentAmount
Total Compensation$8,000,000
Base Salary$800,000
Stock Awards$4,000,000
Option Awards$960,000
Non-Equity Incentive$1,200,000
CEO-to-Worker Pay Ratio114:1
Pay-Performance GradeB

Leon Topalian, CEO of Nucor, earned $8.0M in total compensation in 2025, including $4.0M in stock awards and $800,000 in base salary.