Business · 12 August 2026

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's pay rises to a record $96.5 million

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Satya Nadella, Microsoft's CEO since 2014, received a record $96.5 million pay package in fiscal 2025, a 22% rise from the previous year. Microsoft's strong performance, with revenue up 15% and cloud revenue up 23%, contributed to the compensation. Over 95% of his annual target pay is performance-based, tying his earnings directly to the company's AI and cloud growth.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 August 2026 at 7:51

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