Booking CEO earns $126 million in 2024

Glenn Fogel’s $126.4 million payday reflects record growth, AI expansion, and a 466:1 pay ratio

Apr 25, 2025

In 2024, Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel received $126.4 million in “compensation actually paid,” according to recent SEC filings. Expedia’s new CEO Ariane Gorin, who took over in May 2024, earned $37.3 million under the same metric.

Key takeaways

Fogel’s performance praised for: Record company results (revenue, bookings, room nights); Growth in short-term rentals; Expansion of the Genius loyalty program; Integration of AI
Booking Holdings’ 2024 median employee salary: $96,228
CEO-to-employee pay

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