How Koss was paid
$382,620 in total for 2026, 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 | Options | Incentive | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael J. KossChairman of the Board and CEO | $325,000 | — | — | $57,620 | $382,620 |
| Michael J. Koss, JrVice President — Marketing & Product | $221,250 | $276,724 | $5,016 | $28,143 | $531,133 |
| Kim M. SchulteChief Financial Officer | $235,417 | $150,897 | $39,000 | $17,742 | $443,056 |
What changed and why
- $383K$382,620 CEO total compensation in 2026, up from $379,509 in 2025.
- $277K$276,724 and $150,897 in option awards went to Michael J. Koss, Jr. and Kim M. Schulte.
- $5,016$5,016 in incentive compensation was paid to Michael J. Koss, Jr. based on quarterly pre-tax earnings.
- $39,000$39,000 in incentive compensation was paid to Kim M. Schulte for specific nonfinancial goals.
- 200,000 stock-based awards were granted under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan as of June 30, 2026.
- No employment, severance, or change-in-control agreements cover the executive officers.
Other KOSS proxy statements
- 2025 proxy statement
Michael J. Koss paid $379,509 (-1% on the year).
Filed Aug 29, 2025
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.