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Microsoft Sets Satya Nadella’s FY2025 Pay at Record $96.5 Million

The board cited AI-fueled performance, with more than 95% of his compensation tied to measurable results.

Overview

  • The package rose 22% from $79.1 million, including about $84.2 million in stock awards, a $9.5 million cash incentive, and a $2.5 million salary.
  • Microsoft reported fiscal 2025 revenue of $281.7 billion (up 15%) and net income of $101.8 billion (up 16%), with Azure and Copilot singled out by the board.
  • Shares are up roughly 23% year to date and have more than doubled over three years, pushing the company’s valuation toward $4 trillion.
  • The pay disclosure follows a year of workforce strain, with reports of more than 15,000 layoffs and the dismissal of employees who protested defense contracts.
  • Other senior executives also received large awards, including CFO Amy Hood at $29.5 million and commercial chief Judson Althoff at $28.2 million.