Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has made headlines for his astonishing compensation package, earning nearly $96 million for just four months of work in 2024. This remarkable figure places him among the highest-paid executives in the United States,

Niccol's annual pay package is likely to be valued at about $113 million at the time of his hiring, with a large part tied to equity to replace awards from his prior employer that he had to relinquish

Starbucks Corp. paid new Chief Executive Officer Brian Niccol about $96 million for four months of work last year, one of the biggest compensation packages in corporate America.

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol received a $96 million compensation package, primarily in stock awards, after four months in the role. He also received a $5 million sign-on bonus and incurred significant housing and travel expenses as he worked to turn the company around.