Satya Nadella
Chief Executive Officer
Microsoft Corporation(MSFT)•CEO since 2011
Total Compensation (2024)
Latest Available Data$79,110,000
↑ 63.1% from 2023($30,610,000)
Compensation Breakdown
LARGEST
Stock Awards
$71,240,000
90.1% of total
Restricted stock units (RSUs)
Company stock that vests over time (typically 3-4 years). Aligns executive interests with shareholders by tying wealth to stock price performance.
Non-Equity Incentive
$5,200,000
6.6% of total
Cash-based incentive plan
Performance-based cash payments tied to specific financial or operational targets (different from discretionary bonuses).
Base Salary
$2,500,000
3.2% of total
Fixed annual cash compensation
Guaranteed salary regardless of company performance. Typically a smaller portion of total executive compensation to align pay with company results.
Other Compensation
$170,000
0.2% of total
Perks and benefits
Includes retirement contributions, insurance, personal use of company aircraft, security services, relocation expenses, and other benefits.
5 Year Compensation History
| Fiscal Year | Total Compensation | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
2024Latest | $79,110,000 | ↑ 63.1% |
2023 | $48,500,000 | ↓ 11.7% |
2022 | $54,900,000 | ↑ 10.2% |
2021 | $49,800,000 | ↑ 12.4% |
2020 | $44,300,000 | — |