Starbuck's New CEO Earns $96 Million in Just Four Months

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol made headlines with a remarkable $96 million payout in just four months of 2024, placing him among the highest-paid executives in the U.S.

Starbuck's New CEO Earns $96 Million in Just Four Months

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol made headlines with a remarkable $96 million payout in just four months of 2024, placing him among the highest-paid executives in the U.S.

Niccol, who assumed the role in September 2024, received most of his compensation—94%—in stock awards tied to performance and vesting over three years. In addition, he was awarded a $5 million sign-on bonus, with $143,000 spent on housing and $72,000 on travel. With an estimated annual compensation package of $113 million, Niccol has solidified his position as one of America’s top-earning CEOs.