During the fiscal year 2025, Microsoft's CEO, Satya Nadella, witnessed a substantial surge in his compensation package, which soared to $96.5 million. This figure represents a record - breaking amount since he took on the mantle of CEO. The company's board of directors made a special point of emphasizing Microsoft's remarkable strides in the realm of artificial intelligence.
A significant portion, roughly 90%, of Nadella's total compensation came in the form of Microsoft stock. This is in addition to a base salary of $2.5 million. Moreover, it's not just Nadella who has benefited financially. The compensation packages of other high - ranking executives at Microsoft also experienced upward adjustments.
