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Tim Cook tops CEO pay study at $950 million reported
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Apple CEO Tim Cook leads a September 2026 Atmos study of departing CEOs with about $950 million reported compensation over 15 years, Livemint said. Disney's Bob Iger ranked second at $580 million and Activision's Bobby Kotick third at $550 million. Figures cover salary, bonuses and stock in filings. Cook's estimated net worth is $2.2 billion, largely from Apple stock.
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What It Means For You
- Apple shareholders reviewing executive pay can compare Cook's cumulative awards with peer filings.
- Job seekers in tech may note how long tenures translate into stock-heavy compensation packages.
- Investors tracking S&P 500 pay trends use studies like Atmos to benchmark departing CEOs.
What's Happening
- Cook moved to executive chairman after 15 years leading product launches including Apple Watch.
- Kotick left when Microsoft's Activision acquisition closed in 2023 without a new company role.
- Reed Hastings ranked fifth with $335 million reported pay over 25 years at Netflix.
How Atmos ranked departing CEOs
- The trading firm's research compared tenure, departure circumstances and reported compensation.
- Randall Stephenson placed fourth with $340 million after 13 years at AT&T.
- Hastings' $5 billion net worth estimate reflects founder stock more than salary and bonuses.
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