How Beck was paid
$6.8M in total for fiscal 2025, as reported in the Summary Compensation Table. Equity awards are valued at grant, not at what they turned out to be worth.
Named executive officers
| Executive | Salary | Stock | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter BeckPresident, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board | $800,000 | $6,030,680 | — | $6,830,680 |
| Adam SpiceChief Financial Officer | $443,630 | — | $11,460 | $455,090 |
| Arjun KampaniSenior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | $436,000 | — | $11,460 | $447,460 |
| Frank KleinChief Operations Officer | $400,000 | — | $26,025 | $426,025 |
What changed and why
- $20.1MCEO total compensation decreased from $20,110,758 in 2024 to $6,830,680 in 2025 due to lower equity award values.
- $6MPeter Beck received time-based restricted stock units valued at $6,030,680 during fiscal year 2025.
- Named executive officers did not receive any non-equity incentive plan payments during fiscal year 2025.
- 80%Say-on-pay proposal at the 2025 annual meeting received approximately 80% support from stockholders.
Other Rocket Lab proxy statements
- 2025 proxy statement
Peter Beck paid $20.1M, pay ratio 280:1.
Filed Jul 11, 2025
About this page
Figures are automated and can be wrong; check the filing for the exact numbers. Totals follow SEC rules, which value stock and option awards at grant. Read the DEF 14A proxy statement for footnotes and the compensation committee's full reasoning.