Charles Schwab SCHW
CEO: Walt Bettinger · Brokerage · 35,200 employees
Compensation Breakdown
Compensation History
| Year | Salary | Bonus | Stock Awards | Options | Non-Equity | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $830K | — | $16.4M | $7.2M | $5.6M | $12K | $30.1M |
| 2024 | $813K | — | $9.7M | $2.1M | $4.6M | $85K | $17.3M |
| 2023 | $797K | $66K | $8.8M | $3.2M | $2.6M | $132K | $15.6M |
| 2022 | $780K | — | $14.0M | $4.3M | $5.4M | $95K | $24.6M |
All compensation data is sourced from SEC DEF 14A proxy filings submitted to EDGAR. The Economic Policy Institute's CEO pay analysis provides additional context on executive compensation trends across industries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Walt Bettinger, CEO of Charles Schwab (SCHW), earns $30.1M in total compensation. This includes base salary, stock awards, option awards, and other incentives as reported in the company's most recent DEF 14A proxy statement.
Charles Schwab has a Pay-for-Performance Score of C (60/100). The company's 3-year total shareholder return is +54.5%, and the say-on-pay shareholder vote passed with 67.9% approval.
The CEO-to-median-worker pay ratio at Charles Schwab is 259:1. The median worker at Charles Schwab earns $117K per year, while CEO Walt Bettinger earns $30.1M in total compensation.
Charles Schwab employs approximately 35,200 people. The company operates in the Brokerage industry within the Financials sector, generating $20.8B in annual revenue.