Since taking the helm in August 2011, Tim Cook has navigated Apple through significant growth. For 2025, Cook’s total compensation saw a slight decline of 0.4% from 2024. His fixed salary remained at $3 million, while his non-equity incentives also held steady at $12 million. However, his stock awards decreased from $58,088,946 to $57,535,293—an approximate reduction of $553,653, less than 1% of his total compensation.

Interestingly, Cook's "other compensation" increased from $1,500,000 in 2024 to $1,759,518 in 2025, marking a 17.3% rise. This brought his overall pay for the year to an impressive $74,294,811, which remains a notable figure in the realm of executive pay, placing him among the top-paid CEOs within the corporate sector.

Despite Cook's slight pay cut, other executives at Apple also received significant compensation, although some faced reductions in their pay packets:

• General Counsel Kate Adams: $27.03 million
• Retail Chief Deirdre O'Brien: $27.05 million
• New CFO Kevan Parekh: $22.46 million
• Former CFO Luca Maestri: $15.48 million

Interestingly, Cook's compensation package seems influenced by Apple's stock performance. While the company experienced an 11.5% rise in shares, it trailed behind the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 gains. Nonetheless, Apple stock has exploded by 1,829.1% since Cook's appointment. If an investor had placed $1,000 into Apple shares on his first day, it would now be worth $19,291.

With Apple scheduled to release its fiscal first-quarter earnings report on January 29, 2026, analysts anticipate record-breaking revenue figures, with forecasts predicting an increase in overall and iPhone revenue. Cook has expressed optimism about the company’s performance, particularly in the December quarter.