In the fiscal year 2025, Lionsgate Studios’ Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Bruce Tobey, received a total compensation of approximately $2.7 million. This package comprised a base salary of $1 million, a performance-based bonus of $1.25 million, and equity awards valued at $600,000. Additionally, Tobey received other compensation totaling $25,015, bringing his overall earnings to $2,875,011. ([salary.com](https://www.salary.com/research/executive-compensation/lionsgate-studios-corp-executive-salary?utm_source=openai))
Tobey’s compensation aligns with industry standards for general counsels in large corporations. According to a 2025 salary guide, the median total compensation for general counsels in the United States is around $400,000, with variations based on company size and location. ([lhh.com](https://www.lhh.com/en-us/salary-guide/-/jssmedia/Project/LHH/LHHUS/Scripts/PDF/LHH-SalaryGuide2025_DIGITAL.pdf?utm_source=openai))
In comparison, Lionsgate’s Chief Executive Officer, Jon Feltheimer, saw his total compensation decrease by 46% to $9.8 million in fiscal 2025, down from $18.2 million the previous year. His package included a base salary of $1.5 million, a bonus of $1.2 million, and stock awards valued at $6.73 million. ([thewrap.com](https://www.thewrap.com/lionsgate-ceo-jon-feltheimer-2025-pay-package/?utm_source=openai))
These compensation figures were disclosed in Lionsgate’s annual proxy statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. ([salary.com](https://www.salary.com/research/executive-compensation/lionsgate-studios-corp-executive-salary?utm_source=openai))
In April 2025, Lionsgate extended Tobey’s employment agreement through March 31, 2028. Under the new terms, his annual base salary increased to $1.2 million, with a target bonus of 85% of his salary, and eligibility for annual equity awards. ([tipranks.com](https://www.tipranks.com/news/company-announcements/lionsgate-studios-extends-evp-bruce-tobeys-contract?utm_source=openai))
These developments reflect Lionsgate’s commitment to retaining key executives amid a competitive entertainment industry landscape.