Disney CEO Bob Iger Pay Package Rose 11.5% in 2025 to $45.8 Million
Bob Iger, in his second-to-last year leading Disney as CEO, saw his total compensation increase 11.5%, to a total of $45.8 million in 2025.
Disney disclosed Iger’s pay package in its proxy statement filed Thursday with the SEC.
Iger’s base salary for 2025 was unchanged at $1 million. He also received Disney stock awards worth $21 million, $14 million in stock options, a $7.25 million cash bonus and $2.59 million in other compensations (including $1.85 million for security and $568,670 for personal air travel).
Iger’s contract with Disney is set to expire at the end of 2026 — and the board of Disney is expected to announce a CEO successor to Iger as soon as next month. The leading candidates, per Wall Street analysts, are Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences, who oversees the company’s parks, cruises and consumer products, and Dana Walden, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment.
“The appointment of the next CEO will be determined by the full Board, and we currently expect to announce the appointment of the Company’s next CEO in early 2026,” Disney said in the proxy statement.
The company did not identify who’s on the shortlist, of course, but said, “Each internal candidate is going through a rigorous preparation process, including mentorship from Mr. Iger, external coaching and engagement with all Directors.”
Iger, after serving as CEO of Disney for 15 years, previously retired at the end of 2021 and was replaced by then-CEO Bob Chapek. But the board ousted Chapek and brought Iger back as chief exec in November 2022.
