Top 10 highest paid CEOs in America: Key earnings insights

By Vivek Dubey

CNBC-TV18.com

Published July  19, 2024

Top Earner: Hock Tan

Broadcom's Hock Tan tops the list with a staggering $161.8M in total pay. Despite a modest $1.2M in cash, his overall compensation reflects a hefty package.

Nikesh Arora's Success

Palo Alto Networks' Nikesh Arora earned $151.4M in 2023, including $2.3M in cash. His compensation underscores his significant role in the technology sector.

Schwarzman’s Gains

Stephen Schwarzman of Blackstone earned $119.8M last year. With minimal cash pay of $0.4M, his total package highlights his prominence in financial services.

Winfrey’s Charter Pay

Christopher Winfrey of Charter Communications received $89.1M in total pay. His cash component was $5.2M, reflecting his leadership in the sector.

Fair Isaac’s Will Lansing

Will Lansing from Fair Isaac earned $66.4M, including $2.0M in cash. His substantial pay package emphasises his influence within the technology sector.

Tim Cook’s Apple Earnings

Apple CEO Tim Cook secured $63.2M, with $13.7M in cash pay. His earnings underscore his significant role in steering one of the world’s top technology companies.

Hamid Moghadam’s Prologis

Prologis' Hamid Moghadam earned $50.9M in total compensation, including $1.9M in cash. His pay reflects his impact in the real estate sector.

Sarandos’ Netflix Pay

Theodore Sarandos of Netflix earned $49.8M, with a substantial $19.5M in cash. His compensation highlights his key role in communication services.

Zaslav’s Warner Bros. Pay

David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, made $49.7M, including $25.0M in cash. His earnings reflect his leadership in the communication services sector.

Fogel’s Booking Holdings

Glenn Fogel from Booking Holdings earned $46.7M in total pay, with $5.8M in cash. His compensation package showcases his role in the consumer cyclical sector.