How Koss was paid
$379,509 in total for 2025, as reported in the Summary Compensation Table. Equity awards are valued at grant, not at what they turned out to be worth.
Named executive officers
| Executive | Salary | Incentive | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael J. KossChairman of the Board and CEO | $325,000 | — | $54,509 | $379,509 |
| John C. Koss, Jr.Vice President — Sales | $241,008 | — | $40,592 | $281,707 |
| Kim M. SchulteChief Financial Officer | $229,000 | $30,000 | $16,520 | $275,520 |
What changed and why
- $380K$379,509 CEO total compensation in fiscal 2025, down from $383,817 in fiscal 2024.
- $325K$325,000 CEO salary was unchanged from fiscal 2024.
- No stock or option awards were granted to named executive officers in fiscal 2025.
- $40,592$40,592 was reported as John C. Koss, Jr.'s other compensation.
- $30,000$30,000 of Kim M. Schulte's compensation was based on specific goals.
- 25 cents per dollar was the Company's 401(k) matching contribution in 2025.
Other KOSS proxy statements
- 2026 proxy statement
Michael J. Koss paid $382,620 (+1% on the year).
Filed Aug 28, 2026
About this page
Figures are automated and can be wrong; check the filing for the exact numbers. Totals follow SEC rules, which value stock and option awards at grant. Read the DEF 14A proxy statement for footnotes and the compensation committee's full reasoning.