News Corp.’s General Counsel, David B. Pitofsky, received total compensation of approximately $6.4 million in fiscal year 2026, marking an increase of about $100,000 from the previous year. This compensation package included a base salary of $1.4 million, a non-equity incentive plan award of $2.4 million, and stock awards valued at $2.3 million. ([panabee.com](https://www.panabee.com/news/news-executive-compensation-2026?utm_source=openai))
In addition to his annual compensation, Pitofsky was granted 77,959 stock-settled performance stock units, each equivalent to one share of News Corp.’s Class A Common Stock. These units were awarded following the achievement of predetermined performance measures over a three-year period and are set to vest on August 15, 2026. ([stocktitan.net](https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/NWSA/form-4-news-corp-insider-trading-activity-f0302a58f9aa.html?utm_source=openai))
The compensation structure at News Corp. emphasizes performance-based incentives, with a significant portion of executive pay tied to the company’s financial targets and shareholder returns. For instance, CEO Robert J. Thomson’s total compensation for fiscal 2026 was $19.7 million, a 4% decrease from the previous year, with 84% of his pay at risk and linked to performance metrics. ([panabee.com](https://www.panabee.com/news/news-executive-compensation-2026?utm_source=openai))
These compensation figures align with broader industry trends. According to a 2026 study by BarkerGilmore, median total compensation for general counsels at large public companies reached $2.5 million, with top-quartile earnings exceeding $5 million. ([globallegalpost.com](https://www.globallegalpost.com/news/us-general-counsel-compensation-edges-up-as-gender-pay-gap-widens-study-1284168903?utm_source=openai))
News Corp.’s approach to executive compensation reflects a commitment to aligning leadership incentives with company performance and shareholder value, a practice that is increasingly prevalent among large public corporations.