Robert Kyncl received $15.9M in total compensation as CEO of Warner Music Group Corp. in FY2025. The largest component was $10.7M in stock awards. That’s down 15% from FY2024. Source: SEC DEF 14A.
In fiscal year 2025, Robert Kyncl, CEO of Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG), received total compensation of $15.9 million.
Robert Kyncl's compensation breakdown includes: base salary of $2 million, bonus of $3.2 million, stock awards valued at $10.7 million, and other compensation of $31K.
Compared to fiscal year 2024, Robert Kyncl's total compensation decreased 15% from $18.6 million to $15.9 million.
Warner Music Group Corp.'s top 6 named executive officers received combined total compensation of $49.1 million in fiscal year 2025.
The named executive officers disclosed in Warner Music Group Corp.'s 2025 proxy statement are:Robert Kyncl (CEO) with total compensation of $15.9 million, Armin Zerza (CFO) with total compensation of $12.3 million, Guy Moot (Co-Chair and CEO, Warner Chappell) with total compensation of $6.0 million, Carianne Marshall (Co-Chair and COO, Warner Chappell) with total compensation of $5.4 million, Carletta Higginson (Chief Digital Officer) with total compensation of $4.8 million, and Bryan Castellani (Former CFO) with total compensation of $4.7 million.
Robert Kyncl, CEO of Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG), received $15,909,250 in total compensation for FY2025, down 14.6% from the prior year. Stock awards of $10,675,719 were the largest component. Figures come from Warner Music Group Corp.'s DEF 14A 0001140361-26-001664 filed 20 Jan 2026.
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$15.9MSummary compensation table total · FY2025
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Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) — Key Facts
Last updated Oct 10, 2026 · DEF 14A filed Jan 20, 2026
| CEO | Robert Kyncl, CEO |
|---|---|
| Fiscal year | FY2025 |
| Total compensation | $15.9M |
| Base salary | $2M |
| Stock awards | $10.7M |
| Other compensation | $31K |
| Year-over-year change | -15% |
| Source | DEF 14A, 2026-01-20 |
Robert Kyncl, the CEO of Warner Music Group Corp., received total compensation of $15,909,250 in fiscal year 2025. This includes base salary of $2,000,000 and stock awards valued at $10,675,719. Figures come from Warner Music Group Corp.'s DEF 14A 0001140361-26-001664 filed 20 Jan 2026.
Robert Kyncl's base salary at Warner Music Group Corp. is $2,000,000 per year as of fiscal year 2025. However, total compensation including stock awards, bonuses, and other benefits is $15,909,250. Figures come from Warner Music Group Corp.'s DEF 14A 0001140361-26-001664 filed 20 Jan 2026.
Warner Music Group Corp.'s CEO, Robert Kyncl, earned $15,909,250 in total compensation for fiscal year 2025. The majority of this compensation comes from stock awards ($10,675,719) rather than base salary ($2,000,000). Figures come from Warner Music Group Corp.'s DEF 14A 0001140361-26-001664 filed 20 Jan 2026.
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