Costco vs Ross Stores — CEO Pay Comparison
Ron Vachris (Costco) earns $4.0M more in total compensation than Barbara Rentler (Ross Stores).
| Metric | CostcoCOST | Ross StoresROST |
|---|---|---|
| CEO | Ron Vachris | Barbara Rentler |
| Industry | Retail | Retail |
| Total Compensation | $12.0M | $8.0M |
| Base Salary | $1.2M | $800K |
| Stock Awards | $6.0M | $4.0M |
| Option Awards | $1.4M | $960K |
| Non-Equity Incentive | $1.8M | $1.2M |
| Pay-for-Performance Grade | C (61/100) | C (62/100) |
| CEO-Worker Pay Ratio | 375:1 | 250:1 |
| Median Worker Pay | $32K | $32K |
| Say-on-Pay Approval | 91.0% | 96.6% |
| 3yr Total Shareholder Return | +10.6% | +3.2% |
| Revenue | $254.2B | $20.4B |
| Market Cap | $400.0B | $48.0B |
| Employees | 316,000 | 106,700 |
Analysis
Ron Vachris (Costco) earns $12.0M in total compensation, while Barbara Rentler (Ross Stores) earns $8.0M. That is a difference of $4.0M.
On pay-for-performance alignment, Costco scores C (61/100) while Ross Stores scores C (62/100). Ross Stores's CEO compensation is better aligned with company performance.
Costco's CEO-to-worker pay ratio is 375:1 compared to Ross Stores's 250:1. Shareholders approved CEO pay at 91.0% (Costco) and 96.6% (Ross Stores).