McDonald's Corporation's CEO Salary
- Christopher Kempczinski Chairman, President and CEO at McDonald's Corporation, received a total compensation of $20.57 M in 2025.
- Ian Borden Executive Vice President and Global CFO at McDonald's Corporation, received a total compensation of $8.59 M in 2025.
- Gillian McDonald Executive Vice President, Global Chief Restaurant Experience Officer at McDonald's Corporation, received a total compensation of $6.06 M in 2025.
- Joseph Erlinger President, McDonald’s USA at McDonald's Corporation, received a total compensation of $5.73 M in 2025.
- Manuel JM Steijaert President, International Operated Markets at McDonald's Corporation, received a total compensation of $4.98 M in 2025.
McDonald's Corporation's CEO salary and other executives compensation in 2025 was as follows:
Executive Compensation Summary Table
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Kempczinski Chairman, President and CEO | $20.57 M | $18.20 M | $19.16 M |
| Base Salary | $1.55 M | $1.53 M | $1.42 M |
| Incentive Plan Compensation | $2.37 M | $854.67 K | $4.03 M |
| All Other Compensation | $657.08 K | $811.23 K | $709.66 K |
| Stock Award | $8.00 M | $7.50 M | $6.50 M |
| Ian Borden Executive Vice President and Global CFO | $8.59 M | $6.31 M | $6.81 M |
| Base Salary | $970.83 K | $941.67 K | $900.00 K |
| Incentive Plan Compensation | $967.86 K | $340.49 K | $1.59 M |
| All Other Compensation | $1.15 M | $279.17 K | $315.43 K |
| Stock Award | $2.75 M | $2.38 M | $2.00 M |
| Gillian McDonald Executive Vice President, Global Chief Restaurant Experience Officer | $6.06 M | $5.05 M | $8.50 M |
| Base Salary | $929.54 K | $889.32 K | $808.37 K |
| Incentive Plan Compensation | $887.99 K | $258.81 K | $1.30 M |
| All Other Compensation | $494.07 K | $151.51 K | $145.29 K |
| Stock Award | $1.88 M | $1.88 M | $4.13 M |
| Joseph Erlinger President, McDonald’s USA | $5.73 M | $6.11 M | $6.41 M |
| Base Salary | $895.83 K | $869.17 K | $840.00 K |
| Incentive Plan Compensation | $711.77 K | $314.92 K | $1.64 M |
| All Other Compensation | $118.70 K | $1.18 M | $180.05 K |
| Stock Award | $2.00 M | $1.88 M | $1.88 M |
| Manuel JM Steijaert President, International Operated Markets | $4.98 M | - | - |
| Base Salary | $854.46 K | - | - |
| Incentive Plan Compensation | $854.13 K | - | - |
| All Other Compensation | $519.68 K | - | - |
| Stock Award | $1.38 M | - | - |
| Gillian McDonald President, International Operated Markets | - | $5.05 M | $8.50 M |
| Base Salary | - | $889.32 K | $808.37 K |
| Incentive Plan Compensation | - | $258.81 K | $1.30 M |
| All Other Compensation | - | $151.51 K | $145.29 K |
| Stock Award | - | $1.88 M | $4.13 M |
| Desiree Ralls-Morrison Executive Vice President, Global Chief Legal Officer | - | $3.83 M | $4.73 M |
| Base Salary | - | $845.83 K | $820.83 K |
| Incentive Plan Compensation | - | $234.35 K | $1.17 M |
| All Other Compensation | - | $148.48 K | $139.51 K |
| Stock Award | - | $1.30 M | $1.30 M |
| Christopher Kempczinski President and CEO | - | - | $19.16 M |
| Base Salary | - | - | $1.42 M |
| Incentive Plan Compensation | - | - | $4.03 M |
| All Other Compensation | - | - | $709.66 K |
| Stock Award | - | - | $6.50 M |
| Jonathan Banner Executive Vice President, Chief Global Impact Officer | - | - | $7.35 M |
| Base Salary | - | - | $700.00 K |
| Incentive Plan Compensation | - | - | $890.32 K |
| All Other Compensation | - | - | $5.99 K |
| Stock Award | - | - | $4.75 M |





