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Apple CEO Tim Cook Earned $74.3 Million in 2025
Tim Cook's compensation for 2025 reached $74.3 million, a small decrease from the previous year. This includes a steady base salary of $3 million, stock awards of $57.5 million, and performance-based cash awards totaling $12 million. Despite a target compensation of $59 million, Cook's earnings exceeded expectations due to incentive payouts linked to Apple's performance. Key executives at Apple also received significant compensation, highlighting the company's financial structure.
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Published 1 Sept 2026, 22:45 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Tim Cook's earnings fell slightly from $74.6 million to $74.3 million in 2025
- Compensation includes a $3 million base salary, unchanged since 2016
- Stock awards made up a significant portion at $57.5 million
- Performance-based cash awards contributed $12 million to his earnings
- Apple executives have substantial incentives based on company performance
Interesting facts
- Cook is required to use private aircraft for business and personal travel
- Compensation for other senior executives also highlights Apple's financial structure
- The target compensation for Cook remained stable year-over-year