Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol Earned $96 Million in Just Four Months

The newly appointed CEO's compensation package includes stock awards, bonuses, and significant perks as he steps in to turn the company around.

Brian Niccol, who joined Starbucks as CEO in September 2024, was paid $96 million for his first four months on the job.
Approximately 94% of Niccol's compensation came from stock awards, with the remainder including a $5 million signing bonus and other perks.
Starbucks covered over $143,000 in temporary housing costs and nearly $72,000 for Niccol's commutes between Southern California and Seattle using the company jet.
Niccol's total pay package was designed to replace equity he forfeited at his previous employer, Chipotle, and to incentivize his leadership in reversing Starbucks' sales declines.
Bloomberg estimates Niccol's annualized compensation at $113 million, placing him among the top 20 highest-paid CEOs in the U.S.