KLA Corporation KLAC
CEO: Rick Wallace · Semiconductor Equipment · 15,500 employees
Compensation Breakdown
Compensation History
| Year | Salary | Bonus | Stock Awards | Options | Non-Equity | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.6M | — | $8.0M | $1.8M | $3.2M | $142K | $14.8M |
| 2024 | $1.5M | — | $6.4M | $3.6M | $3.2M | $130K | $15.3M |
| 2023 | $1.5M | $179K | $6.1M | $4.0M | $3.6M | $57K | $15.4M |
| 2022 | $1.5M | — | $8.6M | $1.3M | $3.5M | $119K | $15.0M |
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
Rick Wallace, CEO of KLA Corporation (KLAC), earns $14.8M 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.
KLA Corporation has a Pay-for-Performance Score of B (68/100). The company's 3-year total shareholder return is +73.0%, and the say-on-pay shareholder vote passed with 69.9% approval.
The CEO-to-median-worker pay ratio at KLA Corporation is 130:1. The median worker at KLA Corporation earns $114K per year, while CEO Rick Wallace earns $14.8M in total compensation.
KLA Corporation employs approximately 15,500 people. The company operates in the Semiconductor Equipment industry within the Technology sector, generating $10.5B in annual revenue.