K. Rupert Murdoch
Twenty-First Century Fox
Executive Chairman
Overview
K. Rupert Murdoch made an average of $30.8M in compensation at Twenty-First Century Fox from 2007 to 2018.
Annual data
2018
In 2018, K. Rupert Murdoch earned a total compensation of $49.2M as Executive Chairman at Twenty-First Century Fox.
| Ranking | 20 out of 10,945 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 99.8% |
K. Rupert Murdoch's 2018 compensation ranked 20th out of 10,945 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 | 5 out of 71 |
| Percentile | 93.0% |
In the industry group of Cable And Other Pay Television Services, Murdoch's pay ranked 5th out of 71 executive pay records tracked by us in 2018.
Murdoch earned more than 93.0% of executives in this group.
| Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | $5,644,000 |
|---|---|
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $13,090,000 |
| Salary | $7,100,000 |
| Stock Awards | $23,273,953 |
| Other | $125,601 |
| Total | $49,233,554 |
Murdoch received $23.3M in stock awards, which accounts for 47.27% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $5.6M of change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings, $13.1M in non-equity incentive plan, $7.1M in salary and $125.6K in other compensation.
2017
In 2017, K. Rupert Murdoch earned a total compensation of $29.3M as Executive Chairman at Twenty-First Century Fox.
| Ranking | 57 out of 13,783 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 99.6% |
K. Rupert Murdoch's 2017 compensation ranked 57th out of 13,783 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 | 8 out of 79 |
| Percentile | 89.9% |
In the industry group of Cable And Other Pay Television Services, Murdoch's pay ranked 8th out of 79 executive pay records tracked by us in 2017.
Murdoch earned more than 89.9% of executives in this group.
| Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | $6,117,000 |
|---|---|
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $10,500,000 |
| Salary | $7,100,000 |
| Stock Awards | $5,404,292 |
| Other | $180,611 |
| Total | $29,301,903 |
Murdoch received $10.5M in non-equity incentive plan, which accounts for 35.83% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $6.1M of change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings, $7.1M in salary, $5.4M in stock awards and $180.6K in other compensation.
2016
In 2016, K. Rupert Murdoch earned a total compensation of $34.6M as Executive Chairman at Twenty-First Century Fox.
| Ranking | 30 out of 14,038 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 99.8% |
K. Rupert Murdoch's 2016 compensation ranked 30th out of 14,038 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 | 8 out of 74 |
| Percentile | 89.2% |
In the industry group of Cable And Other Pay Television Services, Murdoch's pay ranked 8th out of 74 executive pay records tracked by us in 2016.
Murdoch earned more than 89.2% of executives in this group.
| Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | $11,127,000 |
|---|---|
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $9,765,000 |
| Salary | $7,100,000 |
| Stock Awards | $6,420,056 |
| Other | $178,394 |
| Total | $34,590,450 |
Murdoch received $11.1M of change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings, which accounts for 32.17% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $9.8M in non-equity incentive plan, $7.1M in salary, $6.4M in stock awards and $178.4K in other compensation.
2015
In 2015, K. Rupert Murdoch earned a total compensation of $27.9M as Executive Chairman at Twenty-First Century Fox.
| Ranking | 45 out of 13,589 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 99.7% |
K. Rupert Murdoch's 2015 compensation ranked 45th out of 13,589 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Murdoch earned more than 99.7% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Cable And Other Pay Television Services |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 9 out of 79 |
| Percentile | 88.6% |
In the industry group of Cable And Other Pay Television Services, Murdoch's pay ranked 9th out of 79 executive pay records tracked by us in 2015.
Murdoch earned more than 88.6% of executives in this group.
| Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | $5,696,000 |
|---|---|
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $9,765,000 |
| Salary | $7,100,000 |
| Stock Awards | $5,145,287 |
| Other | $182,636 |
| Total | $27,888,923 |
Murdoch received $9.8M in non-equity incentive plan, which accounts for 35.01% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $5.7M of change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings, $7.1M in salary, $5.1M in stock awards and $182.6K in other compensation.
2014
In 2014, K. Rupert Murdoch earned a total compensation of $29.2M as Executive Chairman at Twenty-First Century Fox.
| Ranking | 53 out of 12,932 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 99.6% |
K. Rupert Murdoch's 2014 compensation ranked 53rd out of 12,932 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 | 7 out of 62 |
| Percentile | 88.7% |
In the industry group of Cable And Other Pay Television Services, Murdoch's pay ranked 7th out of 62 executive pay records tracked by us in 2014.
Murdoch earned more than 88.7% of executives in this group.
| Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | $5,381,000 |
|---|---|
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $10,185,000 |
| Salary | $7,100,000 |
| Stock Awards | $6,301,124 |
| Other | $280,747 |
| Total | $29,247,871 |
Murdoch received $10.2M in non-equity incentive plan, which accounts for 34.82% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $5.4M of change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings, $7.1M in salary, $6.3M in stock awards and $280.7K in other compensation.
2013
In 2013, K. Rupert Murdoch earned a total compensation of $28.9M as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Twenty-First Century Fox.
| Ranking | 38 out of 12,074 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 99.7% |
K. Rupert Murdoch's 2013 compensation ranked 38th out of 12,074 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Murdoch earned more than 99.7% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Cable And Other Pay Television Services |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 4 out of 52 |
| Percentile | 92.3% |
In the industry group of Cable And Other Pay Television Services, Murdoch's pay ranked 4th out of 52 executive pay records tracked by us in 2013.
Murdoch earned more than 92.3% of executives in this group.
| Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | $2,849,000 |
|---|---|
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $12,500,000 |
| Salary | $8,100,000 |
| Stock Awards | $5,164,890 |
| Other | $299,150 |
| Total | $28,913,040 |
Murdoch received $12.5M in non-equity incentive plan, which accounts for 43.23% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $2.8M of change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings, $8.1M in salary, $5.2M in stock awards and $299.2K in other compensation.
2012
In 2012, K. Rupert Murdoch earned a total compensation of $30M as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Twenty-First Century Fox.
| Ranking | 38 out of 11,154 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 99.7% |
K. Rupert Murdoch's 2012 compensation ranked 38th out of 11,154 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Murdoch earned more than 99.7% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Cable And Other Pay Television Services |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 3 out of 58 |
| Percentile | 94.8% |
In the industry group of Cable And Other Pay Television Services, Murdoch's pay ranked 3rd out of 58 executive pay records tracked by us in 2012.
Murdoch earned more than 94.8% of executives in this group.
| Bonus | $10,425,000 |
|---|---|
| Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | $7,604,000 |
| Salary | $8,100,000 |
| Stock Awards | $3,508,681 |
| Other | $384,611 |
| Total | $30,022,292 |
Murdoch received $10.4M in bonus, which accounts for 34.72% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $7.6M of change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings, $8.1M in salary, $3.5M in stock awards and $384.6K in other compensation.
2011
In 2011, K. Rupert Murdoch earned a total compensation of $33.3M as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Twenty-First Century Fox.
| Ranking | 28 out of 10,262 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 99.7% |
K. Rupert Murdoch's 2011 compensation ranked 28th out of 10,262 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Murdoch earned more than 99.7% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Cable And Other Pay Television Services |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 3 out of 49 |
| Percentile | 93.9% |
In the industry group of Cable And Other Pay Television Services, Murdoch's pay ranked 3rd out of 49 executive pay records tracked by us in 2011.
Murdoch earned more than 93.9% of executives in this group.
| Bonus | $12,500,000 |
|---|---|
| Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | $3,857,000 |
| Salary | $8,100,000 |
| Stock Awards | $8,527,321 |
| Other | $308,432 |
| Total | $33,292,753 |
Murdoch received $12.5M in bonus, which accounts for 37.55% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $3.9M of change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings, $8.1M in salary, $8.5M in stock awards and $308.4K in other compensation.
2010
In 2010, K. Rupert Murdoch earned a total compensation of $22.7M as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Twenty-First Century Fox.
| Ranking | 62 out of 9,772 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 99.4% |
K. Rupert Murdoch's 2010 compensation ranked 62nd out of 9,772 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Murdoch earned more than 99.4% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Cable And Other Pay Television Services |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 8 out of 47 |
| Percentile | 83.0% |
In the industry group of Cable And Other Pay Television Services, Murdoch's pay ranked 8th out of 47 executive pay records tracked by us in 2010.
Murdoch earned more than 83.0% of executives in this group.
| Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | $5,910,000 |
|---|---|
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $4,368,800 |
| Salary | $8,100,000 |
| Stock Awards | $4,050,000 |
| Other | $296,475 |
| Total | $22,725,275 |
Murdoch received $8.1M in salary, which accounts for 35.64% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $5.9M of change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings, $4.4M in non-equity incentive plan, $4.1M in stock awards and $296.5K in other compensation.
2009
In 2009, K. Rupert Murdoch earned a total compensation of $22.2M as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Twenty-First Century Fox.
| Ranking | 35 out of 9,049 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 99.6% |
K. Rupert Murdoch's 2009 compensation ranked 35th out of 9,049 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 | 7 out of 41 |
| Percentile | 82.9% |
In the industry group of Cable And Other Pay Television Services, Murdoch's pay ranked 7th out of 41 executive pay records tracked by us in 2009.
Murdoch earned more than 82.9% of executives in this group.
| Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | $4,237,000 |
|---|---|
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $5,435,000 |
| Salary | $8,100,000 |
| Stock Awards | $4,050,000 |
| Other | $379,981 |
| Total | $22,201,981 |
Murdoch received $8.1M in salary, which accounts for 36.48% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $4.2M of change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings, $5.4M in non-equity incentive plan, $4.1M in stock awards and $380K in other compensation.
2008
In 2008, K. Rupert Murdoch earned a total compensation of $30.1M as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Twenty-First Century Fox.
| Ranking | 28 out of 8,153 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 99.7% |
K. Rupert Murdoch's 2008 compensation ranked 28th out of 8,153 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Murdoch earned more than 99.7% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Cable And Other Pay Television Services |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 3 out of 37 |
| Percentile | 91.9% |
In the industry group of Cable And Other Pay Television Services, Murdoch's pay ranked 3rd out of 37 executive pay records tracked by us in 2008.
Murdoch earned more than 91.9% of executives in this group.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $17,500,000 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $8,100,000 |
| Stock Awards | $4,050,000 |
| Other | $403,169 |
| Total | $30,053,169 |
Murdoch received $17.5M in non-equity incentive plan, which accounts for 58.23% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $8.1M in salary, $4.1M in stock awards and $403.2K in other compensation.
2007
In 2007, K. Rupert Murdoch earned a total compensation of $32.1M as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Twenty-First Century Fox.
| Ranking | 26 out of 7,442 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 99.7% |
K. Rupert Murdoch's 2007 compensation ranked 26th out of 7,442 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Murdoch earned more than 99.7% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Cable And Other Pay Television Services |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 2 out of 36 |
| Percentile | 94.4% |
In the industry group of Cable And Other Pay Television Services, Murdoch's pay ranked 2nd out of 36 executive pay records tracked by us in 2007.
Murdoch earned more than 94.4% of executives in this group.
| Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | $6,872,000 |
|---|---|
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $15,795,000 |
| Salary | $8,100,000 |
| Stock Awards | $1,012,500 |
| Other | $356,175 |
| Total | $32,135,675 |
Murdoch received $15.8M in non-equity incentive plan, which accounts for 49.15% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $6.9M of change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings, $8.1M in salary, $1M in stock awards and $356.2K in other compensation.
News
Executive Chairman
Overview
K. Rupert Murdoch made an average of $6.1M in compensation at News from 2014 to 2018.
Annual data
2018
In 2018, K. Rupert Murdoch earned a total compensation of $5.7M as Executive Chairman at News.
| Ranking | 1,393 out of 10,945 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 87.3% |
K. Rupert Murdoch's 2018 compensation ranked 1,393rd out of 10,945 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Murdoch earned more than 87.3% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Newspaper |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 2 out of 13 |
| Percentile | 84.6% |
In the industry group of Newspaper, Murdoch's pay ranked 2nd out of 13 executive pay records tracked by us in 2018.
Murdoch earned more than 84.6% of executives in this group.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $2,598,667 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $1,000,000 |
| Stock Awards | $2,143,943 |
| Total | $5,742,610 |
Murdoch received $2.6M in non-equity incentive plan, which accounts for 45.25% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $1M in salary and $2.1M in stock awards.
2017
In 2017, K. Rupert Murdoch earned a total compensation of $5.7M as Executive Chairman at News.
| Ranking | 1,498 out of 13,783 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 89.1% |
K. Rupert Murdoch's 2017 compensation ranked 1,498th out of 13,783 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Murdoch earned more than 89.1% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Newspaper |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 3 out of 23 |
| Percentile | 87.0% |
In the industry group of Newspaper, Murdoch's pay ranked 3rd out of 23 executive pay records tracked by us in 2017.
Murdoch earned more than 87.0% of executives in this group.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $2,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $1,000,000 |
| Stock Awards | $2,682,668 |
| Total | $5,682,668 |
Murdoch received $2.7M in stock awards, which accounts for 47.21% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $2M in non-equity incentive plan and $1M in salary.
2016
In 2016, K. Rupert Murdoch earned a total compensation of $5.3M as Executive Chairman at News.
| Ranking | 1,454 out of 14,038 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 89.6% |
K. Rupert Murdoch's 2016 compensation ranked 1,454th out of 14,038 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Murdoch earned more than 89.6% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Newspaper |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 3 out of 20 |
| Percentile | 85.0% |
In the industry group of Newspaper, Murdoch's pay ranked 3rd out of 20 executive pay records tracked by us in 2016.
Murdoch earned more than 85.0% of executives in this group.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $2,133,333 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $1,019,231 |
| Stock Awards | $2,191,949 |
| Total | $5,344,513 |
Murdoch received $2.2M in stock awards, which accounts for 41.01% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $2.1M in non-equity incentive plan and $1M in salary.
2015
In 2015, K. Rupert Murdoch earned a total compensation of $5.1M as Executive Chairman at News.
| Ranking | 1,566 out of 13,589 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 88.5% |
K. Rupert Murdoch's 2015 compensation ranked 1,566th out of 13,589 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Murdoch earned more than 88.5% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Newspaper |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 2 out of 32 |
| Percentile | 93.8% |
In the industry group of Newspaper, Murdoch's pay ranked 2nd out of 32 executive pay records tracked by us in 2015.
Murdoch earned more than 93.8% of executives in this group.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $2,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $1,000,000 |
| Stock Awards | $2,067,675 |
| Total | $5,067,675 |
Murdoch received $2.1M in stock awards, which accounts for 40.80% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $2M in non-equity incentive plan and $1M in salary.
2014
In 2014, K. Rupert Murdoch earned a total compensation of $8.7M as Executive Chairman at News.
| Ranking | 668 out of 12,932 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 94.8% |
K. Rupert Murdoch's 2014 compensation ranked 668th out of 12,932 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Murdoch earned more than 94.8% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Newspaper |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 2 out of 26 |
| Percentile | 92.3% |
In the industry group of Newspaper, Murdoch's pay ranked 2nd out of 26 executive pay records tracked by us in 2014.
Murdoch earned more than 92.3% of executives in this group.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $2,681,333 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $1,000,000 |
| Stock Awards | $5,019,258 |
| Total | $8,700,591 |
Murdoch received $5M in stock awards, which accounts for 57.69% of total compensation.
Murdoch also received $2.7M in non-equity incentive plan and $1M in salary.