STEVE ELLS
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Executive Chairman; former Chief Executive Officer
Overview
STEVE ELLS made an average of $14.9M in compensation at Chipotle Mexican Grill from 2006 to 2018.
Annual data
2018
In 2018, STEVE ELLS earned a total compensation of $8M as Executive Chairman; former Chief Executive Officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill.
| Ranking | 681 out of 8,356 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 91.9% |
STEVE ELLS' 2018 compensation ranked 681st out of 8,356 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
ELLS earned more than 91.9% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Eating And Drinking Places |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 5 out of 98 |
| Percentile | 94.9% |
In the industry group of Eating And Drinking Places, ELLS' pay ranked 5th out of 98 executive pay records tracked by us in 2018.
ELLS earned more than 94.9% of executives in this group.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $1,202,518 |
|---|---|
| Option Awards | $5,626,075 |
| Salary | $1,023,077 |
| Other | $103,372 |
| Total | $7,955,042 |
ELLS received $5.6M in option awards, which accounts for 70.72% of total compensation.
ELLS also received $1.2M in non-equity incentive plan, $1M in salary and $103.4K in other compensation.
| STEVE ELLS' Pay | $7,955,042 |
|---|---|
| Median Employee's Pay | $13,779 |
| Pay Ratio | 577 : 1 |
For fiscal year 2018, the annual total compensation for STEVE ELLS was $7,955,042 and for the median employee at Chipotle Mexican Grill was $13,779. The resulting ratio of STEVE ELLS' pay to the pay of median employee was 577 to one.
2017
In 2017, STEVE ELLS earned a total compensation of $11.1M as Executive Chairman; former Chief Executive Officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill.
| Ranking | 494 out of 13,167 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 96.2% |
STEVE ELLS' 2017 compensation ranked 494th out of 13,167 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
ELLS earned more than 96.2% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Eating And Drinking Places |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 3 out of 177 |
| Percentile | 98.3% |
In the industry group of Eating And Drinking Places, ELLS' pay ranked 3rd out of 177 executive pay records tracked by us in 2017.
ELLS earned more than 98.3% of executives in this group.
| Salary | $1,540,000 |
|---|---|
| Stock Awards | $9,324,505 |
| Other | $187,675 |
| Total | $11,052,180 |
ELLS received $9.3M in stock awards, which accounts for 84.37% of total compensation.
ELLS also received $1.5M in salary and $187.7K in other compensation.
2016
In 2016, STEVE ELLS earned a total compensation of $15.7M as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill.
| Ranking | 212 out of 13,853 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 98.5% |
STEVE ELLS' 2016 compensation ranked 212th out of 13,853 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
ELLS earned more than 98.5% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Eating And Drinking Places |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 2 out of 183 |
| Percentile | 98.9% |
In the industry group of Eating And Drinking Places, ELLS' pay ranked 2nd out of 183 executive pay records tracked by us in 2016.
ELLS earned more than 98.9% of executives in this group.
| Salary | $1,540,000 |
|---|---|
| Stock Awards | $14,002,740 |
| Other | $120,356 |
| Total | $15,663,096 |
ELLS received $14M in stock awards, which accounts for 89.40% of total compensation.
ELLS also received $1.5M in salary and $120.4K in other compensation.
2015
In 2015, STEVE ELLS earned a total compensation of $13.8M as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill.
| Ranking | 274 out of 13,574 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 98.0% |
STEVE ELLS' 2015 compensation ranked 274th out of 13,574 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
ELLS earned more than 98.0% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Eating And Drinking Places |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 2 out of 181 |
| Percentile | 98.9% |
In the industry group of Eating And Drinking Places, ELLS' pay ranked 2nd out of 181 executive pay records tracked by us in 2015.
ELLS earned more than 98.9% of executives in this group.
| Salary | $1,526,000 |
|---|---|
| Stock Awards | $12,030,036 |
| Other | $281,858 |
| Total | $13,837,891 |
ELLS received $12M in stock awards, which accounts for 86.94% of total compensation.
ELLS also received $1.5M in salary and $281.9K in other compensation.
2014
In 2014, STEVE ELLS earned a total compensation of $28.9M as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill.
| Ranking | 55 out of 12,876 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 99.6% |
STEVE ELLS' 2014 compensation ranked 55th out of 12,876 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
ELLS earned more than 99.6% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Eating And Drinking Places |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 2 out of 169 |
| Percentile | 98.8% |
In the industry group of Eating And Drinking Places, ELLS' pay ranked 2nd out of 169 executive pay records tracked by us in 2014.
ELLS earned more than 98.8% of executives in this group.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $3,570,000 |
|---|---|
| Option Awards | $23,698,500 |
| Salary | $1,400,000 |
| Other | $255,770 |
| Total | $28,924,270 |
ELLS received $23.7M in option awards, which accounts for 81.93% of total compensation.
ELLS also received $3.6M in non-equity incentive plan, $1.4M in salary and $255.8K in other compensation.
2013
In 2013, STEVE ELLS earned a total compensation of $25.1M as Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill.
| Ranking | 49 out of 11,965 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 99.6% |
STEVE ELLS' 2013 compensation ranked 49th out of 11,965 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
ELLS earned more than 99.6% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Eating And Drinking Places |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 1 out of 166 |
| Percentile | 99.4% |
In the industry group of Eating And Drinking Places, ELLS' pay ranked 1st out of 166 executive pay records tracked by us in 2013.
ELLS earned more than 99.4% of executives in this group.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $3,196,816 |
|---|---|
| Option Awards | $12,304,500 |
| Salary | $1,400,000 |
| Stock Awards | $7,961,250 |
| Other | $254,305 |
| Total | $25,116,871 |
ELLS received $12.3M in option awards, which accounts for 48.99% of total compensation.
ELLS also received $3.2M in non-equity incentive plan, $1.4M in salary, $8M in stock awards and $254.3K in other compensation.
2012
In 2012, STEVE ELLS earned a total compensation of $19.7M as Chairman and Co Chief Executive Officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill.
| Ranking | 95 out of 10,949 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 99.1% |
STEVE ELLS' 2012 compensation ranked 95th out of 10,949 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
ELLS earned more than 99.1% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Eating And Drinking Places |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 2 out of 140 |
| Percentile | 98.6% |
In the industry group of Eating And Drinking Places, ELLS' pay ranked 2nd out of 140 executive pay records tracked by us in 2012.
ELLS earned more than 98.6% of executives in this group.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $2,404,864 |
|---|---|
| Option Awards | $15,742,500 |
| Salary | $1,380,769 |
| Other | $213,163 |
| Total | $19,741,296 |
ELLS received $15.7M in option awards, which accounts for 79.74% of total compensation.
ELLS also received $2.4M in non-equity incentive plan, $1.4M in salary and $213.2K in other compensation.
2011
In 2011, STEVE ELLS earned a total compensation of $19.4M as Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill.
| Ranking | 81 out of 10,038 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 99.2% |
STEVE ELLS' 2011 compensation ranked 81st out of 10,038 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
ELLS earned more than 99.2% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Eating And Drinking Places |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 2 out of 126 |
| Percentile | 98.4% |
In the industry group of Eating And Drinking Places, ELLS' pay ranked 2nd out of 126 executive pay records tracked by us in 2011.
ELLS earned more than 98.4% of executives in this group.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $2,652,000 |
|---|---|
| Option Awards | $15,286,500 |
| Salary | $1,280,769 |
| Other | $172,302 |
| Total | $19,391,571 |
ELLS received $15.3M in option awards, which accounts for 78.83% of total compensation.
ELLS also received $2.7M in non-equity incentive plan, $1.3M in salary and $172.3K in other compensation.
2010
In 2010, STEVE ELLS earned a total compensation of $14.1M as Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill.
| Ranking | 159 out of 9,480 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 98.3% |
STEVE ELLS' 2010 compensation ranked 159th out of 9,480 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
ELLS earned more than 98.3% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Eating And Drinking Places |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 3 out of 116 |
| Percentile | 97.4% |
In the industry group of Eating And Drinking Places, ELLS' pay ranked 3rd out of 116 executive pay records tracked by us in 2010.
ELLS earned more than 97.4% of executives in this group.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $2,448,000 |
|---|---|
| Option Awards | $5,902,500 |
| Salary | $1,180,769 |
| Stock Awards | $4,400,800 |
| Other | $163,801 |
| Total | $14,095,870 |
ELLS received $5.9M in option awards, which accounts for 41.87% of total compensation.
ELLS also received $2.4M in non-equity incentive plan, $1.2M in salary, $4.4M in stock awards and $163.8K in other compensation.
2009
In 2009, STEVE ELLS earned a total compensation of $6.4M as Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill.
| Ranking | 460 out of 8,711 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 94.7% |
STEVE ELLS' 2009 compensation ranked 460th out of 8,711 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
ELLS earned more than 94.7% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Eating And Drinking Places |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 5 out of 107 |
| Percentile | 95.3% |
In the industry group of Eating And Drinking Places, ELLS' pay ranked 5th out of 107 executive pay records tracked by us in 2009.
ELLS earned more than 95.3% of executives in this group.
| Bonus | $156,200 |
|---|---|
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $2,244,000 |
| Option Awards | $2,827,500 |
| Salary | $1,080,769 |
| Other | $106,229 |
| Total | $6,414,698 |
ELLS received $2.8M in option awards, which accounts for 44.08% of total compensation.
ELLS also received $156.2K in bonus, $2.2M in non-equity incentive plan, $1.1M in salary and $106.2K in other compensation.
2006
In 2006, STEVE ELLS earned a total compensation of $1.8M as Chief Executive Officerand Chairman at Chipotle Mexican Grill.
| Ranking | 1,545 out of 5,371 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 71.2% |
STEVE ELLS' 2006 compensation ranked 1,545th out of 5,371 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
ELLS earned more than 71.2% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Eating And Drinking Places |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 11 out of 40 |
| Percentile | 72.5% |
In the industry group of Eating And Drinking Places, ELLS' pay ranked 11th out of 40 executive pay records tracked by us in 2006.
ELLS earned more than 72.5% of executives in this group.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $741,000 |
|---|---|
| Option Awards | $514,571 |
| Salary | $461,738 |
| Other | $71,171 |
| Total | $1,788,480 |
ELLS received $741K in non-equity incentive plan, which accounts for 41.43% of total compensation.
ELLS also received $514.6K in option awards, $461.7K in salary and $71.2K in other compensation.