Summary of Independent Director Compensation
As of January 1, 2026
The following compensation will be provided to non-employee members of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Compass Minerals International, Inc. (the “Company”) pursuant to the Company’s Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy (the “Policy”).
A.Cash Compensation
1.Annual Retainer. Each non-employee director will receive an $85,000 annual cash retainer for service on the Board.
2.Committee Service Fee. In addition, each non-employee director serving as a chair or member of any of the following Board committees will receive an annual cash fee for committee service, as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
Committee | Chair | Members |
Audit Committee | $27,500 | $10,000 |
Compensation Committee | $22,500 | $10,000 |
| Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee | $17,500 | $7,500 |
Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability Committee | $17,500 | $7,500 |
3.Non-Executive Chairman of the Board. In addition, the Non-Executive Chairman of the Board will receive an annual cash fee of $65,000 for service as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board.
B.Equity Compensation.
1.Annual Equity Award. Each non-employee director will receive an equity award with an annual equity award value of $120,000 for service on the Board.
2.Non-Executive Chairman of the Board. In addition, the Non-Executive Chairman of the Board will receive an equity award with an annual equity award value of $105,000 for service as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board.