SIC Code 31

Leather

5 companies · FY2023

Median Pay Ratio
222:1
Avg Pay Ratio
581:1
Median CEO Pay
$5.0M
Avg CEO Pay
$7.4M

Reading the Leather CEO Pay Landscape (SIC 31, FY2023)

The Leather industry, classified under 2-digit SIC code 31, had 5 SEC-reporting public companies disclose CEO pay ratio data in fiscal year 2023. Across that set of firms, the median CEO-to-worker pay ratio was 222:1 and the average was 581:1. Median CEO total compensation in the sector was $5.0M, with the sector-wide average at $7.4M. These figures are aggregated from DEF 14A proxy statements filed under Section 953(b) of the Dodd-Frank Act, which requires every U.S.-listed reporting company to compare its CEO's total compensation against a representative median employee.

Pay dispersion inside this industry is substantial. The 25th percentile CEO in Leather earned $3.4M, while the 75th percentile CEO earned $7.8M — a spread that shows how firm size, equity-heavy compensation packages, and performance-linked incentives can drive very different outcomes even among peers sharing the same SIC code. The gap between the 581:1 average and the 222:1 median is wide, which almost always signals that a small number of very-high-pay CEOs are pulling the mean upward; the median is the fairer yardstick for "a typical company in this sector."

Below you can scan each of the 5 Leather companies PlainCEOPay currently tracks in this SIC group, with headline pay, CEO name, median worker pay, and individual pay ratios. Click through to any company page to see the full compensation breakdown — base salary, stock awards, option awards, non-equity incentive pay, pension value changes, and other compensation — plus how that firm specifically compares to this industry benchmark. All data is pulled directly from SEC EDGAR filings and reflects what companies themselves disclosed to shareholders; it is not estimated, imputed, or projected.

Companies in Leather (5)

Companies in Leather with CEO pay ratio, CEO total compensation, median worker pay, and fiscal year — sourced from SEC EDGAR DEF 14A.
Company CEO CEO Pay Median Worker Pay Ratio FY
SKECHERS USA INCSEC EDGAR DEF 14A — CIK 1065837 $18.8M $9K 2,199:1 2023
CALERES INCSEC EDGAR DEF 14A — CIK 14707 $7.8M $30K 261:1 2023
Vera Bradley, Inc.SEC EDGAR DEF 14A — CIK 1495320 $2.0M $9K 222:1 2023
STEVEN MADDEN, LTD.SEC EDGAR DEF 14A — CIK 913241 $5.0M $32K 157:1 2023
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC /DE/SEC EDGAR DEF 14A — CIK 110471 $3.4M $50K 67:1 2023
Data Source: This data is sourced from SEC EDGAR proxy statement (DEF 14A) filings. PlainCEOPay provides this publicly available information for informational purposes only. Not investment or financial advice. Verify with SEC EDGAR →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the typical pay ratio in Leather?
The median CEO pay ratio in Leather is 222:1, meaning the typical CEO earns 222 times more than the median employee. The average across 5 companies is 581:1.
How much do Leather CEOs earn?
Median CEO compensation in Leather is $5.0M, with an average of $7.4M. The 25th percentile CEO earns around $3.4M and the 75th percentile around $7.8M.
How many companies report CEO pay in Leather?
5 companies in the Leather sector (SIC code 31) filed CEO-to-worker pay ratio disclosures with the SEC in FY2023, as required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act.
Where does this Leather pay data come from?
All executive compensation data is sourced from SEC EDGAR DEF 14A proxy statement filings. The Dodd-Frank Act requires publicly traded companies to disclose CEO-to-median-worker pay ratios annually. PlainCEOPay aggregates and benchmarks this data by 2-digit SIC industry code.
Why is the average pay ratio much higher than the median in Leather?
The average pay ratio of 581:1 is significantly higher than the median of 222:1 because a few companies with extremely high CEO pay pull the average up. The median is a more representative measure of the typical company in this industry.

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