Apple CEO Tim Cook's salary revealed for 2025: Here’s how much the executive earns

In the latest annual proxy filings for 2025, Apple has disclosed that CEO Tim Cook's earnings reached approximately $74 million (around Rs 620 crore). This figure marks a slight decline from his 2024 compensation of $74.6 million. The filings not only highlight Cook's salary but also provide insights into the compensation packages of other top executives at Apple, including CFO Kevan Parekh and COO Sabih Khan. A closer look at Cook's earnings reveals that a significant portion of his compensation stemmed from stock-based awards, which are contingent on the company's overall performance. Specifically, Cook received a base salary of $3 million (approximately Rs 27 crore). Additionally, his stock awards totaled $57,535,293 (around Rs 517 crore), while his non-equity incentive plan compensation was reported at $12 million (about Rs 108 crore). Other benefits, which encompass expenses such as security, travel, insurance, and vacations, accounted for $1,759,518 (approximately Rs 15 crore). For context, COO Sabih Khan earned about $27 million (approximately Rs 243 crore), and CFO Kevan Parekh received $22.4 million (around Rs 201 crore). This pay structure illustrates a strong emphasis on performance-based equity compensation across Apple's executive team. Looking ahead, there are speculations that Cook may transition from his CEO position to reduce his workload, potentially continuing as Chairman of the Board. Industry experts suggest that John Ternus, Apple's head of engineering, is a likely candidate to succeed Cook as the company embarks on a new chapter focused on innovations in artificial intelligence and foldable technology.