Meta Boosts Executive Bonuses to 200% Following Layoffs and Stock Award Cuts

The decision comes as the company lays off 3,600 employees, reduces staff stock awards, and commits up to $65 billion to AI investments in 2025.

Meta's board approved a plan increasing executive bonuses from 75% to 200% of base salaries, effective for the 2025 performance period.
The bonus adjustment, which excludes CEO Mark Zuckerberg, aims to align executive compensation with industry peers at the 50th percentile.
The announcement follows the layoff of 3,600 employees, labeled as 'low performers,' though some ex-workers dispute the designation.
Meta has also reduced annual stock-based compensation for most employees by approximately 10%, impacting tens of thousands of staff members.
Despite controversy over layoffs and compensation changes, Meta reported strong Q4 2024 earnings with a 21% revenue increase and plans to invest heavily in AI infrastructure this year.