American Airlines CEO Robert Isom’s pay package grows to $31.4 million in 2023

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom brought in a total of $31.4 million last year, according to a regulatory filing released Thursday. Isom’s pay package for 2023 was made up of three components: a $16.5 million direct salary, $11 million in a bonus that was reported in September and a $3.9 million annual bonus that was paid in 2023 but earned in 2022. Broken down further, Isom, 60, makes $1.3 million in a base salary, and $15.2 million in incentives and other compensation, totaling $16.5 million. Isom’s $11 million bump in September — a $2.75 million bonus and $8.25 million worth of restricted stock grants was aimed at incentivizing the CEO to keep the company performing during his tenure. He stepped into the job in March 2022.