James R. Murdoch
Twenty-First Century Fox
Chief Executive Officer
Overview
James R. Murdoch made an average of $20M in compensation at Twenty-First Century Fox from 2008 to 2018.
Annual data
2018
In 2018, James R. Murdoch earned a total compensation of $50.3M as Chief Executive Officer at Twenty-First Century Fox.
| Ranking | 18 out of 10,923 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 99.8% |
James R. Murdoch's 2018 compensation ranked 18th out of 10,923 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Murdoch earned more than 99.8% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Cable And Other Pay Television Services |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 4 out of 71 |
| Percentile | 94.4% |
In the industry group of Cable And Other Pay Television Services, Murdoch's pay ranked 4th out of 71 executive pay records tracked by us in 2018.
Murdoch earned more than 94.4% of executives in this group.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $9,973,334 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $3,000,000 |
| Stock Awards | $36,748,401 |
| Other | $542,126 |
| Total | $50,263,861 |
Murdoch received $36.7M in stock awards, which accounts for 73.11% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $10M in non-equity incentive plan, $3M in salary and $542.1K in other compensation.
2017
In 2017, James R. Murdoch earned a total compensation of $20.3M as Chief Executive Officer at Twenty-First Century Fox.
| Ranking | 131 out of 13,772 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 99.0% |
James R. Murdoch's 2017 compensation ranked 131st out of 13,772 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Murdoch earned more than 99.0% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Cable And Other Pay Television Services |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 11 out of 79 |
| Percentile | 86.1% |
In the industry group of Cable And Other Pay Television Services, Murdoch's pay ranked 11th out of 79 executive pay records tracked by us in 2017.
Murdoch earned more than 86.1% of executives in this group.
| Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | $589,000 |
|---|---|
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $8,000,000 |
| Salary | $3,000,000 |
| Stock Awards | $8,533,112 |
| Other | $193,832 |
| Total | $20,315,944 |
Murdoch received $8.5M in stock awards, which accounts for 42.00% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $589K of change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings, $8M in non-equity incentive plan, $3M in salary and $193.8K in other compensation.
2016
In 2016, James R. Murdoch earned a total compensation of $26.4M as Chief Executive Officer at Twenty-First Century Fox.
| Ranking | 56 out of 14,038 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 99.6% |
James R. Murdoch's 2016 compensation ranked 56th out of 14,038 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Murdoch earned more than 99.6% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Cable And Other Pay Television Services |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 15 out of 74 |
| Percentile | 79.7% |
In the industry group of Cable And Other Pay Television Services, Murdoch's pay ranked 15th out of 74 executive pay records tracked by us in 2016.
Murdoch earned more than 79.7% of executives in this group.
| Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | $5,624,000 |
|---|---|
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $7,440,000 |
| Salary | $3,000,000 |
| Stock Awards | $10,136,957 |
| Other | $178,716 |
| Total | $26,379,673 |
Murdoch received $10.1M in stock awards, which accounts for 38.43% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $5.6M of change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings, $7.4M in non-equity incentive plan, $3M in salary and $178.7K in other compensation.
2015
In 2015, James R. Murdoch earned a total compensation of $15.1M as Chief Executive Officer at Twenty-First Century Fox.
| Ranking | 233 out of 13,586 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 98.3% |
James R. Murdoch's 2015 compensation ranked 233rd out of 13,586 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Murdoch earned more than 98.3% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Cable And Other Pay Television Services |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 17 out of 79 |
| Percentile | 78.5% |
In the industry group of Cable And Other Pay Television Services, Murdoch's pay ranked 17th out of 79 executive pay records tracked by us in 2015.
Murdoch earned more than 78.5% of executives in this group.
| Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | $916,000 |
|---|---|
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $5,580,000 |
| Salary | $3,000,000 |
| Stock Awards | $5,416,093 |
| Other | $142,110 |
| Total | $15,054,203 |
Murdoch received $5.6M in non-equity incentive plan, which accounts for 37.07% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $916K of change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings, $3M in salary, $5.4M in stock awards and $142.1K in other compensation.
2014
In 2014, James R. Murdoch earned a total compensation of $18.7M as Chief Executive Officer at Twenty-First Century Fox.
| Ranking | 142 out of 12,932 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 98.9% |
James R. Murdoch's 2014 compensation ranked 142nd out of 12,932 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Murdoch earned more than 98.9% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Cable And Other Pay Television Services |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 10 out of 62 |
| Percentile | 83.9% |
In the industry group of Cable And Other Pay Television Services, Murdoch's pay ranked 10th out of 62 executive pay records tracked by us in 2014.
Murdoch earned more than 83.9% of executives in this group.
| Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | $3,002,000 |
|---|---|
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $5,820,000 |
| Salary | $3,000,000 |
| Stock Awards | $6,632,746 |
| Other | $241,979 |
| Total | $18,696,725 |
Murdoch received $6.6M in stock awards, which accounts for 35.48% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $3M of change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings, $5.8M in non-equity incentive plan, $3M in salary and $242K in other compensation.
2013
In 2013, James R. Murdoch earned a total compensation of $17M as Co, Chief Operating Officer at Twenty-First Century Fox.
| Ranking | 139 out of 12,071 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 98.8% |
James R. Murdoch's 2013 compensation ranked 139th out of 12,071 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Murdoch earned more than 98.8% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Cable And Other Pay Television Services |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 6 out of 52 |
| Percentile | 88.5% |
In the industry group of Cable And Other Pay Television Services, Murdoch's pay ranked 6th out of 52 executive pay records tracked by us in 2013.
Murdoch earned more than 88.5% of executives in this group.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $6,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $3,000,000 |
| Stock Awards | $7,747,335 |
| Other | $291,960 |
| Total | $17,039,295 |
Murdoch received $7.7M in stock awards, which accounts for 45.47% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $6M in non-equity incentive plan, $3M in salary and $292K in other compensation.
2012
In 2012, James R. Murdoch earned a total compensation of $16.8M as Co, Chief Operating Officer at Twenty-First Century Fox.
| Ranking | 150 out of 11,145 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 98.7% |
James R. Murdoch's 2012 compensation ranked 150th out of 11,145 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Murdoch earned more than 98.7% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Cable And Other Pay Television Services |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 8 out of 58 |
| Percentile | 86.2% |
In the industry group of Cable And Other Pay Television Services, Murdoch's pay ranked 8th out of 58 executive pay records tracked by us in 2012.
Murdoch earned more than 86.2% of executives in this group.
| Bonus | $5,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | $3,262,000 |
| Salary | $3,000,000 |
| Stock Awards | $5,263,021 |
| Other | $313,051 |
| Total | $16,838,072 |
Murdoch received $5.3M in stock awards, which accounts for 31.26% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $5M in bonus, $3.3M of change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings, $3M in salary and $313.1K in other compensation.
2011
In 2011, James R. Murdoch earned a total compensation of $17.9M as Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Chairman and CEO, International at Twenty-First Century Fox.
| Ranking | 97 out of 10,255 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 99.1% |
James R. Murdoch's 2011 compensation ranked 97th out of 10,255 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Murdoch earned more than 99.1% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Cable And Other Pay Television Services |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 8 out of 49 |
| Percentile | 83.7% |
In the industry group of Cable And Other Pay Television Services, Murdoch's pay ranked 8th out of 49 executive pay records tracked by us in 2011.
Murdoch earned more than 83.7% of executives in this group.
| Bonus | $6,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | $379,000 |
| Salary | $3,000,000 |
| Stock Awards | $8,317,811 |
| Other | $224,864 |
| Total | $17,921,675 |
Murdoch received $8.3M in stock awards, which accounts for 46.41% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $6M in bonus, $379K of change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings, $3M in salary and $224.9K in other compensation.
2010
In 2010, James R. Murdoch earned a total compensation of $10.3M as Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Chairman and CEO, International at Twenty-First Century Fox.
| Ranking | 300 out of 9,769 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 96.9% |
James R. Murdoch's 2010 compensation ranked 300th out of 9,769 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Murdoch earned more than 96.9% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Cable And Other Pay Television Services |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 14 out of 47 |
| Percentile | 70.2% |
In the industry group of Cable And Other Pay Television Services, Murdoch's pay ranked 14th out of 47 executive pay records tracked by us in 2010.
Murdoch earned more than 70.2% of executives in this group.
| Bonus | $1,700,000 |
|---|---|
| Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | $1,454,000 |
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $2,184,400 |
| Salary | $3,192,671 |
| Stock Awards | $1,583,412 |
| Other | $181,598 |
| Total | $10,296,081 |
Murdoch received $3.2M in salary, which accounts for 31.01% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $1.7M in bonus, $1.5M of change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings, $2.2M in non-equity incentive plan, $1.6M in stock awards and $181.6K in other compensation.
2009
In 2009, James R. Murdoch earned a total compensation of $10.3M as Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Chairman and CEO, International at Twenty-First Century Fox.
| Ranking | 202 out of 9,043 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 97.8% |
James R. Murdoch's 2009 compensation ranked 202nd out of 9,043 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Murdoch earned more than 97.8% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Cable And Other Pay Television Services |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 13 out of 41 |
| Percentile | 68.3% |
In the industry group of Cable And Other Pay Television Services, Murdoch's pay ranked 13th out of 41 executive pay records tracked by us in 2009.
Murdoch earned more than 68.3% of executives in this group.
| Bonus | $1,573,618 |
|---|---|
| Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | $167,000 |
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $2,717,500 |
| Salary | $3,147,236 |
| Stock Awards | $2,491,709 |
| Other | $219,538 |
| Total | $10,316,601 |
Murdoch received $3.1M in salary, which accounts for 30.51% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $1.6M in bonus, $167K of change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings, $2.7M in non-equity incentive plan, $2.5M in stock awards and $219.5K in other compensation.
2008
In 2008, James R. Murdoch earned a total compensation of $17.1M as Chairman and Chief Executive, Europe and Asia at Twenty-First Century Fox.
| Ranking | 100 out of 8,143 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 98.8% |
James R. Murdoch's 2008 compensation ranked 100th out of 8,143 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Murdoch earned more than 98.8% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Cable And Other Pay Television Services |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 10 out of 37 |
| Percentile | 73.0% |
In the industry group of Cable And Other Pay Television Services, Murdoch's pay ranked 10th out of 37 executive pay records tracked by us in 2008.
Murdoch earned more than 73.0% of executives in this group.
| Bonus | $1,421,400 |
|---|---|
| Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | $2,381,000 |
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $3,572,917 |
| Salary | $1,895,200 |
| Stock Awards | $7,804,000 |
| Other | $54,175 |
| Total | $17,128,692 |
Murdoch received $7.8M in stock awards, which accounts for 45.56% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $1.4M in bonus, $2.4M of change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings, $3.6M in non-equity incentive plan, $1.9M in salary and $54.2K in other compensation.