Key facts
- Williams-Sonoma CEO Laura Alber earned $33,297,422 in 2023.
- Alber's daily compensation averaged $91,226.
- She was the highest-paid retail CEO in 2023.
- The median annual pay for US retail salespersons was $34,750 in 2024.
- Many retail CEOs earned more daily than their average employees earned annually.
Executive compensation for CEOs in the retail sector is a subject of ongoing discussion, particularly when compared to the pay of frontline workers. Publicly traded companies are required to disclose these compensation details in annual proxy statements, allowing for analysis of pay packages that often include base salary, stock awards, and various perks. This data provides insight into the financial rewards at the top of major retail organizations.