Intel vs NVIDIA — CEO Pay Comparison
Pat Gelsinger (Intel) earns $314K more in total compensation than Jensen Huang (NVIDIA).
| Metric | IntelINTC | NVIDIANVDA |
|---|---|---|
| CEO | Pat Gelsinger | Jensen Huang |
| Industry | Semiconductors | Semiconductors |
| Total Compensation | $19.5M | $19.2M |
| Base Salary | $1.9M | $1.9M |
| Stock Awards | $9.7M | $9.6M |
| Option Awards | $2.3M | $2.3M |
| Non-Equity Incentive | $2.9M | $2.9M |
| Pay-for-Performance Grade | B (74/100) | A (94/100) |
| CEO-Worker Pay Ratio | 139:1 | 137:1 |
| Median Worker Pay | $140K | $140K |
| Say-on-Pay Approval | 88.7% | 85.8% |
| 3yr Total Shareholder Return | +3.8% | +132.0% |
| Revenue | $54.2B | $130.5B |
| Market Cap | $100.0B | $3200.0B |
| Employees | 124,800 | 32,000 |
Analysis
Pat Gelsinger (Intel) earns $19.5M in total compensation, while Jensen Huang (NVIDIA) earns $19.2M. That is a difference of $314K.
On pay-for-performance alignment, Intel scores B (74/100) while NVIDIA scores A (94/100). NVIDIA's CEO compensation is better aligned with company performance.
Intel's CEO-to-worker pay ratio is 139:1 compared to NVIDIA's 137:1. Shareholders approved CEO pay at 88.7% (Intel) and 85.8% (NVIDIA).