Credit: DisneyLast week, The Walt Disney Company finally announced its choice for the second-ever successor to its current CEO, Bob Iger. On March 18, the current Chairman of Disney Experiences, Josh D’Amaro, will step into the executive suite, with Dana Walden serving as President and Chief Creative Officer. Iger will serve on the board and advise D’Amaro through the end of 2026. But before Iger says goodbye to Disney for the second time, the company revealed the jaw-dropping amount of money it spent on the Chief Executive Officer’s private jet and other compensation in 2025.
Iger returned to Disney in November 2022, less than two years after he left the company under Bob Chapek. Chapek was criticized for the low early profitability of Disney+, a quantity-over-quality content strategy, the failed Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel, and the political war against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that eventually led to Disney losing control over the Reedy Creek Improvement District at Walt Disney World Resort. The pair reportedly had a falling out shortly after Chapek took over as CEO, and Iger returned overnight.
The Price of Bob Iger’s Private Jet
Earlier this year, The Wrap detailed Disney CEO Bob Iger’s 2025 compensation package. The most startling figure in the lineup was the executive’s company-funded private jet bill: $568,000.
Disney CEO Bob Iger’s private jet expenses in 2025 totaled to be $568,000. ✈️💸
Disney CEO Bob Iger's private jet expenses in 2025 totaled to be $568,000. ✈️💸 pic.twitter.com/6u68bYjfmY
— Boardwalk Times (@BoardwalkTimes) January 28, 2026
Iger also received a $1 million base salary, $21 million in stock awards, $14 million in option awards, $7.25 million in non-equity incentive compensation, and $2.59 million in “other” compensation, which includes the private jet trips and $1.85 million in personal security.
The median cast member at the United States Disney parks, among those who have been employed for over eight years, makes just $56,932 a year in total compensation. That means that Iger made 805 times more than the median Disney Park employee–and many make much less than that.
Disney has not disclosed its compensation package for Josh D’Amaro, who will take over on March 18, 2026.
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