Top 10 highest paid CEOs in America: Key earnings insights
By Vivek Dubey
By Vivek Dubey
CNBC-TV18.com
CNBC-TV18.com
Published July 19, 2024
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.