Microsoft MSFT
CEO: Satya Nadella · Software · 228,000 employees
Compensation Breakdown
Compensation History
| Year | Salary | Bonus | Stock Awards | Options | Non-Equity | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.2M | $901K | $329.9M | $152.2M | $66.1M | $28K | $551.3M |
| 2024 | $2.2M | — | $274.6M | $36.0M | $43.7M | $29K | $356.5M |
| 2023 | $2.2M | — | $341.7M | $50.1M | $97.5M | $36K | $491.7M |
| 2022 | $2.1M | — | $307.2M | $55.2M | $69.5M | $131K | $434.7M |
All compensation data is sourced from SEC DEF 14A proxy filings submitted to EDGAR. The Economic Policy Institute's CEO pay analysis provides additional context on executive compensation trends across industries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft (MSFT), earns $551.3M in total compensation. This includes base salary, stock awards, option awards, and other incentives as reported in the company's most recent DEF 14A proxy statement.
Microsoft has a Pay-for-Performance Score of D (45/100). The company's 3-year total shareholder return is +34.7%, and the say-on-pay shareholder vote passed with 71.5% approval.
The CEO-to-median-worker pay ratio at Microsoft is 6277:1. The median worker at Microsoft earns $88K per year, while CEO Satya Nadella earns $551.3M in total compensation.
Microsoft employs approximately 228,000 people. The company operates in the Software industry within the Technology sector, generating $245.1B in annual revenue.