American Airlines CEO Made $31.4 Million in 2023


American Airlines CEO Robert Isom speaking on stage

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American Airlines CEO Robert Isom received his highest pay in 2023 since he was appointed to the top spot in 2022.

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom was awarded $31.4 million in 2023, his highest compensation since he was appointed to the top spot in 2022, according to a proxy statement filed Thursday. 

Isom had a base salary of $1.3 million, a bonus of $2.75 million, $19.5 million in stock awards and around $7.8 million in non-equity incentive compensation. Isom made around $4.8 million in 2022 and a little over $5 million in 2021. 

Part of the reason for Isom’s high c