The former Activision Blizzard CEO amassed a $13.5B fortune while overseeing one of gaming's most profitable studios, generating over $30B in revenue during his 30-year tenure. His 2023 exit netted him roughly $300M despite massive workplace scandal settlements.
Where the Money Comes From
Estimated Total
$13.5B
Current Net Worth
$13.5B
What They Kept
100%
How Much Does Bobby Kotick Make?
$1350.0M
Per Year
$112.5M
Per Month
$26.0M
Per Week
$3.7M
Per Day
$154,110
Per Hour
$2,568
Per Minute
Estimated based on net worth of $13.5B over career span. Actual earnings vary by year.
Why $13.5B is above expected
Bobby Kotick's $13.5B net worth represents one of gaming's greatest wealth accumulations, built primarily through his 30-year stewardship of Activision Blizzard from a near-bankruptcy startup into a $80B+ valued empire. His strategic acquisitions of King Digital Entertainment and major franchises like Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Candy Crush positioned the company as an unstoppable revenue machine, with annual earnings routinely exceeding $8B at peak performance.
His exit from Activision in 2023, following Microsoft's $69B acquisition and amid workplace culture scandals, was both triumphant and controversial. The severance package and stock liquidation netted him approximately $3B in cash, while his remaining equity stake remains worth billions—a masterclass in timing exit strategies before regulatory scrutiny intensified.
However, Kotick's legacy remains complicated by documented workplace toxicity, discriminatory practices, and executive compensation debates that overshadowed shareholder returns. His philanthropic commitments and new ventures suggest a pivot toward legacy rehabilitation, but his unprecedented wealth accumulation in gaming arguably came at significant cultural costs to the industry.
How Does Kotick Compare?
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