Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's annual pay climbs to $96.5M

Compensation Overview - Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's total compensation for fiscal year 2025 reached nearly $96.5 million, nearly double the amount from two years ago [1] - His total pay was approximately $79.1 million last year and $48.5 million in 2023, with a flat base salary of $2.5 million [1] - The significant increase in compensation was primarily due to larger stock awards totaling $84.2 million this year [1] Performance-Based Compensation - Microsoft stated that over 95% of Nadella's total target compensation is performance-based, with no time-based equity awards included [3] - The target performance stock award for fiscal year 2025 was set at $50 million, unchanged since fiscal year 2022, reflecting Nadella's leadership and the company's performance [4] Other Executives' Compensation - Other Microsoft executives also experienced substantial pay increases, with CFO Amy Hood earning nearly $29.5 million in fiscal year 2025, up from about $25.8 million last year [5] - Judson Althoff, CEO of the commercial business, made $28.2 million this year, an increase from $23 million in 2024 [5] - Bradford Smith, vice chair and president, earned around $28.2 million, compared to $23.4 million last year [5] Company Performance and Market Position - Microsoft's stock has risen by nearly 25% since the beginning of the year [6] - The company has implemented organizational changes, including job cuts, to position itself for success in a dynamic marketplace [6]