William C. Carstanjen
Churchill Downs
Chief Executive Officer
Overview
William C. Carstanjen made an average of $5.6M in compensation at Churchill Downs from 2006 to 2018.
Annual data
2018
In 2018, William C. Carstanjen earned a total compensation of $21.1M as Chief Executive Officer at Churchill Downs.
| Ranking | 84 out of 8,301 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 99.0% |
William C. Carstanjen's 2018 compensation ranked 84th out of 8,301 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
William C. Carstanjen earned more than 99.0% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry | Services-racing, including track operation |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 1 out of 8 |
| Percentile | 87.5% |
In the industry of services-racing, including track operation, William C. Carstanjen's 2018 pay ranked 1st out of 8 executive pay records tracked by us.
William C. Carstanjen earned more than 87.5% of executives in this industry.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $3,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $1,276,154 |
| Stock Awards | $16,827,946 |
| Other | $16,269 |
| Total | $21,120,369 |
Carstanjen received $16.8M in stock awards, which accounts for 79.68% of total compensation.
Carstanjen also received $3M in non-equity incentive plan, $1.3M in salary and $16.3K in other compensation.
2017
In 2017, William C. Carstanjen earned a total compensation of $7.4M as Chief Executive Officer at Churchill Downs.
| Ranking | 970 out of 13,165 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 92.6% |
William C. Carstanjen's 2017 compensation ranked 970th out of 13,165 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
William C. Carstanjen earned more than 92.6% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry | Services-racing, including track operation |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 1 out of 10 |
| Percentile | 90.0% |
In the industry of services-racing, including track operation, William C. Carstanjen's 2017 pay ranked 1st out of 10 executive pay records tracked by us.
William C. Carstanjen earned more than 90.0% of executives in this industry.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $2,250,000 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $1,023,077 |
| Stock Awards | $4,157,013 |
| Other | $17,102 |
| Total | $7,447,192 |
Carstanjen received $4.2M in stock awards, which accounts for 55.82% of total compensation.
Carstanjen also received $2.3M in non-equity incentive plan, $1M in salary and $17.1K in other compensation.
2016
In 2016, William C. Carstanjen earned a total compensation of $5.5M as Chief Executive Officer at Churchill Downs.
| Ranking | 1,380 out of 13,853 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 90.0% |
William C. Carstanjen's 2016 compensation ranked 1,380th out of 13,853 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
William C. Carstanjen earned more than 90.0% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry | Services-racing, including track operation |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 1 out of 8 |
| Percentile | 87.5% |
In the industry of services-racing, including track operation, William C. Carstanjen's 2016 pay ranked 1st out of 8 executive pay records tracked by us.
William C. Carstanjen earned more than 87.5% of executives in this industry.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $1,330,000 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $1,000,000 |
| Stock Awards | $3,112,923 |
| Other | $14,338 |
| Total | $5,457,261 |
Carstanjen received $3.1M in stock awards, which accounts for 57.04% of total compensation.
Carstanjen also received $1.3M in non-equity incentive plan, $1M in salary and $14.3K in other compensation.
2015
In 2015, William C. Carstanjen earned a total compensation of $8.6M as Chief Executive Officer at Churchill Downs.
| Ranking | 689 out of 13,574 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 94.9% |
William C. Carstanjen's 2015 compensation ranked 689th out of 13,574 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
William C. Carstanjen earned more than 94.9% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry | Services-racing, including track operation |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 1 out of 8 |
| Percentile | 87.5% |
In the industry of services-racing, including track operation, William C. Carstanjen's 2015 pay ranked 1st out of 8 executive pay records tracked by us.
William C. Carstanjen earned more than 87.5% of executives in this industry.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $1,300,000 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $726,000 |
| Stock Awards | $6,547,309 |
| Other | $14,012 |
| Total | $8,587,321 |
Carstanjen received $6.5M in stock awards, which accounts for 76.24% of total compensation.
Carstanjen also received $1.3M in non-equity incentive plan, $726K in salary and $14K in other compensation.
2014
In 2014, William C. Carstanjen earned a total compensation of $1.3M as Chief Executive Officer at Churchill Downs.
| Ranking | 6,441 out of 12,876 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 50.0% |
William C. Carstanjen's 2014 compensation ranked 6,441st out of 12,876 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
William C. Carstanjen earned more than 50.0% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry | Services-racing, including track operation |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 5 out of 8 |
| Percentile | 37.5% |
In the industry of services-racing, including track operation, William C. Carstanjen's 2014 pay ranked 5th out of 8 executive pay records tracked by us.
William C. Carstanjen earned more than 37.5% of executives in this industry.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $750,000 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $511,539 |
| Other | $19,435 |
| Total | $1,280,974 |
Carstanjen received $750K in non-equity incentive plan, which accounts for 58.55% of total compensation.
Carstanjen also received $511.5K in salary and $19.4K in other compensation.
2013
In 2013, William C. Carstanjen earned a total compensation of $9.9M as Chief Executive Officer at Churchill Downs.
| Ranking | 415 out of 11,965 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 96.5% |
William C. Carstanjen's 2013 compensation ranked 415th out of 11,965 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
William C. Carstanjen earned more than 96.5% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry | Services-racing, including track operation |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 1 out of 8 |
| Percentile | 87.5% |
In the industry of services-racing, including track operation, William C. Carstanjen's 2013 pay ranked 1st out of 8 executive pay records tracked by us.
William C. Carstanjen earned more than 87.5% of executives in this industry.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $530,000 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $476,539 |
| Stock Awards | $8,843,525 |
| Other | $22,150 |
| Total | $9,872,213 |
Carstanjen received $8.8M in stock awards, which accounts for 89.58% of total compensation.
Carstanjen also received $530K in non-equity incentive plan, $476.5K in salary and $22.2K in other compensation.
2012
In 2012, William C. Carstanjen earned a total compensation of $2.6M as Chief Executive Officer at Churchill Downs.
| Ranking | 2,643 out of 10,949 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 75.9% |
William C. Carstanjen's 2012 compensation ranked 2,643rd out of 10,949 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
William C. Carstanjen earned more than 75.9% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry | Services-racing, including track operation |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 1 out of 8 |
| Percentile | 87.5% |
In the industry of services-racing, including track operation, William C. Carstanjen's 2012 pay ranked 1st out of 8 executive pay records tracked by us.
William C. Carstanjen earned more than 87.5% of executives in this industry.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $500,000 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $465,000 |
| Stock Awards | $1,625,000 |
| Other | $21,605 |
| Total | $2,611,605 |
Carstanjen received $1.6M in stock awards, which accounts for 62.22% of total compensation.
Carstanjen also received $500K in non-equity incentive plan, $465K in salary and $21.6K in other compensation.
2011
In 2011, William C. Carstanjen earned a total compensation of $2.6M as President and Chief Operating Officer at Churchill Downs.
| Ranking | 2,439 out of 10,035 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 75.7% |
William C. Carstanjen's 2011 compensation ranked 2,439th out of 10,035 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
William C. Carstanjen earned more than 75.7% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry | Services-racing, including track operation |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 1 out of 8 |
| Percentile | 87.5% |
In the industry of services-racing, including track operation, William C. Carstanjen's 2011 pay ranked 1st out of 8 executive pay records tracked by us.
William C. Carstanjen earned more than 87.5% of executives in this industry.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $525,000 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $452,000 |
| Stock Awards | $1,596,300 |
| Other | $21,708 |
| Total | $2,595,008 |
Carstanjen received $1.6M in stock awards, which accounts for 61.51% of total compensation.
Carstanjen also received $525K in non-equity incentive plan, $452K in salary and $21.7K in other compensation.
2008
In 2008, William C. Carstanjen earned a total compensation of $741.5K as Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Churchill Downs.
| Ranking | 4,677 out of 7,730 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 39.5% |
William C. Carstanjen's 2008 compensation ranked 4,677th out of 7,730 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
William C. Carstanjen earned more than 39.5% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry | Services-racing, including track operation |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 2 out of 5 |
| Percentile | 60.0% |
In the industry of services-racing, including track operation, William C. Carstanjen's 2008 pay ranked 2nd out of 5 executive pay records tracked by us.
William C. Carstanjen earned more than 60.0% of executives in this industry.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $285,658 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $337,077 |
| Stock Awards | $87,890 |
| Other | $30,869 |
| Total | $741,494 |
Carstanjen received $337.1K in salary, which accounts for 45.46% of total compensation.
Carstanjen also received $285.7K in non-equity incentive plan, $87.9K in stock awards and $30.9K in other compensation.
2007
In 2007, William C. Carstanjen earned a total compensation of $672.4K as Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Churchill Downs.
| Ranking | 4,409 out of 6,983 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 36.9% |
William C. Carstanjen's 2007 compensation ranked 4,409th out of 6,983 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
William C. Carstanjen earned more than 36.9% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry | Services-racing, including track operation |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 2 out of 5 |
| Percentile | 60.0% |
In the industry of services-racing, including track operation, William C. Carstanjen's 2007 pay ranked 2nd out of 5 executive pay records tracked by us.
William C. Carstanjen earned more than 60.0% of executives in this industry.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $245,000 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $320,000 |
| Stock Awards | $87,890 |
| Other | $19,554 |
| Total | $672,444 |
Carstanjen received $320K in salary, which accounts for 47.59% of total compensation.
Carstanjen also received $245K in non-equity incentive plan, $87.9K in stock awards and $19.6K in other compensation.
2006
In 2006, William C. Carstanjen earned a total compensation of $733K as Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Churchill Downs.
| Ranking | 3,014 out of 5,364 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 43.8% |
William C. Carstanjen's 2006 compensation ranked 3,014th out of 5,364 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
William C. Carstanjen earned more than 43.8% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry | Services-racing, including track operation |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 1 out of 3 |
| Percentile | 66.7% |
In the industry of services-racing, including track operation, William C. Carstanjen's 2006 pay ranked 1st out of 3 executive pay records tracked by us.
William C. Carstanjen earned more than 66.7% of executives in this industry.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $247,680 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $320,000 |
| Stock Awards | $87,890 |
| Other | $77,381 |
| Total | $732,951 |
Carstanjen received $320K in salary, which accounts for 43.66% of total compensation.
Carstanjen also received $247.7K in non-equity incentive plan, $87.9K in stock awards and $77.4K in other compensation.