Apple CEO John Ternus won't be making as much as Cook did in the role for fiscal 2027

Tim Cook was paid approximately $74.3 million through 2025 with his salary and stock grants, while new CEO John Ternus will make about $58 million across fiscal 2027. John Ternus isn't making quite as much as Tim Cook in the new CEO role The Apple CEO transition has finally occurred with Tim Cook stepping into the Executive Chairman position and John Ternus taking over. While their respective pays have very little to do with the day-to-day business, they are still interesting to note.