How Paulonis was paid
$9.1M in total for fiscal 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 | Stock | Incentive | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denise A. PaulonisPresident and Chief Executive Officer | $1,229,231 | $6,000,116 | $1,868,432 | $14,840 | $9,112,619 |
| Marlo M. CormierSenior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer | $685,346 | $1,112,972 | $488,311 | $15,415 | $2,302,044 |
| John H. GossPresident, Sally Beauty Supply | $598,154 | $1,079,102 | $426,186 | $14,950 | $2,118,392 |
| Mark G. SpinksPresident, Beauty Systems Group | $560,192 | $1,079,102 | $399,138 | $15,179 | $2,053,611 |
| Scott C. ShermanSenior Vice President, Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer | $553,846 | $794,909 | $368,309 | $15,166 | $1,732,230 |
What changed and why
- $9.1MDenise Paulonis received a total compensation of $9,112,619 in fiscal 2025, representing an increase from the prior year.
- $3.7BNet sales reached $3.7 billion, reflecting a 0.4% decrease compared to the previous fiscal year.
- $46MThe company generated an incremental $46 million of benefits through the Fuel for Growth Program.
- $17,080The CEO to median employee pay ratio was calculated at 534 to 1 based on median employee pay of $17,080.
- 96%Stockholders expressed strong support with over 96% of votes cast in favor of executive compensation at the prior annual meeting.
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.