OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Earned $76,001 in 2023

Despite leading a $157 billion AI company, Altman takes a modest salary and holds no equity in OpenAI.

Sam Altman, OpenAI's CEO, received a salary of $76,001 in 2023, a 3.4% increase from the previous year.
Altman has publicly stated that his compensation is minimal, covering basic needs like health insurance, and he holds no equity in OpenAI.
Tax filings reveal co-founder Ilya Sutskever earned the highest salary at OpenAI in 2023, receiving $322,201 before departing in May.
OpenAI's valuation soared to $157 billion in 2023 after raising $6.6 billion, with discussions around potentially granting Altman a 7% equity stake, which he denied was imminent.
Altman’s personal wealth is estimated at over $2 billion, largely derived from investments in venture capital and other ventures, including a significant stake in Reddit.