TKO Execs Get Massive Pay Increase
TKO Group Holdings CEO Ari Emanuel saw his total pay more than triple over the last twelve months.
Emanuel’s earnings jumped from $18.1 million in 2024 to $67.3 million in 2025. This was fueled largely by stocks and executive bonuses tied to the success of the UFC’s new broadcast rights under Paramount+.
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Base Salary: $3,000,000
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Cash Bonuses: $11,000,000+
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Stock Awards: $43.8 Million
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Other Incentives: $9.5 Million (Including non-equity incentive plans and additional compensation)
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Grand Total: $67,361,782
Ari wasn’t the only executive to see success. TKO President Mark Shapiro also enjoyed an increase, reflecting his increased role in the day-to-day operations of both the UFC and WWE.
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2024 Earnings: $31.96 Million
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2025 Total: $42.64 Million
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Breakdown: Shapiro’s package included a $4 million base salary, $12.5 million in bonuses, and $25.84 million in stock awards.
Comparison
| Executive | 2023 Total | 2024 Total | 2025 Total |
| Ari Emanuel (CEO) | $64.9 Million | $18.1 Million | $67.3 Million |
| Mark Shapiro (President) | $32.4 Million | $31.9 Million | $42.6 Million |