Thomas M. Rutledge
Charter Communications
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Overview
Thomas M. Rutledge made an average of $22.5M in compensation at Charter Communications from 2012 to 2018.
Annual data
2018
In 2018, Thomas M. Rutledge earned a total compensation of $8.2M as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Charter Communications.
| Ranking | 650 out of 8,301 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 92.2% |
Thomas M. Rutledge's 2018 compensation ranked 650th out of 8,301 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Thomas M. Rutledge earned more than 92.2% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry | Cable & other pay television services |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 18 out of 61 |
| Percentile | 70.5% |
In the industry of cable & other pay television services, Thomas M. Rutledge's 2018 pay ranked 18th out of 61 executive pay records tracked by us.
Thomas M. Rutledge earned more than 70.5% of executives in this industry.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $5,738,112 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $2,000,000 |
| Other | $419,152 |
| Total | $8,157,264 |
Rutledge received $5.7M in non-equity incentive plan, which accounts for 70.34% of total compensation.
Rutledge also received $2M in salary and $419.2K in other compensation.
2017
In 2017, Thomas M. Rutledge earned a total compensation of $7.8M as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Charter Communications.
| Ranking | 906 out of 13,165 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 93.1% |
Thomas M. Rutledge's 2017 compensation ranked 906th out of 13,165 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Thomas M. Rutledge earned more than 93.1% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry | Cable & other pay television services |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 27 out of 79 |
| Percentile | 65.8% |
In the industry of cable & other pay television services, Thomas M. Rutledge's 2017 pay ranked 27th out of 79 executive pay records tracked by us.
Thomas M. Rutledge earned more than 65.8% of executives in this industry.
| Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | $89,697 |
|---|---|
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $5,489,856 |
| Salary | $2,000,000 |
| Other | $233,763 |
| Total | $7,813,316 |
Rutledge received $5.5M in non-equity incentive plan, which accounts for 70.26% of total compensation.
Rutledge also received $89.7K of change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings, $2M in salary and $233.8K in other compensation.
2016
In 2016, Thomas M. Rutledge earned a total compensation of $98.5M as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Charter Communications.
| Ranking | 2 out of 13,853 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 100.0% |
Thomas M. Rutledge's 2016 compensation ranked 2nd out of 13,853 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Thomas M. Rutledge earned more than 100.0% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry | Cable & other pay television services |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 1 out of 74 |
| Percentile | 98.6% |
In the industry of cable & other pay television services, Thomas M. Rutledge's 2016 pay ranked 1st out of 74 executive pay records tracked by us.
Thomas M. Rutledge earned more than 98.6% of executives in this industry.
| Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | $503,383 |
|---|---|
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $7,651,397 |
| Option Awards | $77,990,740 |
| Salary | $2,000,000 |
| Stock Awards | $10,086,658 |
| Other | $283,549 |
| Total | $98,515,727 |
Rutledge received $78M in option awards, which accounts for 79.17% of total compensation.
Rutledge also received $503.4K of change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings, $7.7M in non-equity incentive plan, $2M in salary, $10.1M in stock awards and $283.5K in other compensation.
2015
In 2015, Thomas M. Rutledge earned a total compensation of $16.4M as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Charter Communications.
| Ranking | 190 out of 13,574 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 98.6% |
Thomas M. Rutledge's 2015 compensation ranked 190th out of 13,574 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Thomas M. Rutledge earned more than 98.6% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry | Cable & other pay television services |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 15 out of 79 |
| Percentile | 81.0% |
In the industry of cable & other pay television services, Thomas M. Rutledge's 2015 pay ranked 15th out of 79 executive pay records tracked by us.
Thomas M. Rutledge earned more than 81.0% of executives in this industry.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $4,156,600 |
|---|---|
| Option Awards | $8,999,426 |
| Salary | $2,000,000 |
| Stock Awards | $999,925 |
| Other | $205,436 |
| Total | $16,361,387 |
Rutledge received $9M in option awards, which accounts for 55.00% of total compensation.
Rutledge also received $4.2M in non-equity incentive plan, $2M in salary, $999.9K in stock awards and $205.4K in other compensation.
2014
In 2014, Thomas M. Rutledge earned a total compensation of $16.1M as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Charter Communications.
| Ranking | 199 out of 12,876 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 98.5% |
Thomas M. Rutledge's 2014 compensation ranked 199th out of 12,876 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Thomas M. Rutledge earned more than 98.5% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry | Cable & other pay television services |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 12 out of 62 |
| Percentile | 80.6% |
In the industry of cable & other pay television services, Thomas M. Rutledge's 2014 pay ranked 12th out of 62 executive pay records tracked by us.
Thomas M. Rutledge earned more than 80.6% of executives in this industry.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $3,800,650 |
|---|---|
| Option Awards | $8,999,952 |
| Salary | $2,000,000 |
| Stock Awards | $999,995 |
| Other | $304,255 |
| Total | $16,104,852 |
Rutledge received $9M in option awards, which accounts for 55.88% of total compensation.
Rutledge also received $3.8M in non-equity incentive plan, $2M in salary, $1M in stock awards and $304.3K in other compensation.
2013
In 2013, Thomas M. Rutledge earned a total compensation of $4.5M as President and Chief Executive Officer at Charter Communications.
| Ranking | 1,462 out of 11,965 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 87.8% |
Thomas M. Rutledge's 2013 compensation ranked 1,462nd out of 11,965 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Thomas M. Rutledge earned more than 87.8% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry | Cable & other pay television services |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 23 out of 51 |
| Percentile | 54.9% |
In the industry of cable & other pay television services, Thomas M. Rutledge's 2013 pay ranked 23rd out of 51 executive pay records tracked by us.
Thomas M. Rutledge earned more than 54.9% of executives in this industry.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $2,232,965 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $2,000,000 |
| Other | $249,849 |
| Total | $4,482,814 |
Rutledge received $2.2M in non-equity incentive plan, which accounts for 49.81% of total compensation.
Rutledge also received $2M in salary and $249.8K in other compensation.
2012
In 2012, Thomas M. Rutledge earned a total compensation of $6M as President and Chief Executive Officer at Charter Communications.
| Ranking | 931 out of 10,949 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 91.5% |
Thomas M. Rutledge's 2012 compensation ranked 931st out of 10,949 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Thomas M. Rutledge earned more than 91.5% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry | Cable & other pay television services |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 20 out of 57 |
| Percentile | 64.9% |
In the industry of cable & other pay television services, Thomas M. Rutledge's 2012 pay ranked 20th out of 57 executive pay records tracked by us.
Thomas M. Rutledge earned more than 64.9% of executives in this industry.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $3,301,679 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $1,756,307 |
| Other | $971,328 |
| Total | $6,029,314 |
Rutledge received $3.3M in non-equity incentive plan, which accounts for 54.76% of total compensation.
Rutledge also received $1.8M in salary and $971.3K in other compensation.