Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella’s annual compensation jumped to $96.5 million, as the company’s stock price continued to rise, fueled by the boom in artificial intelligence.

Nadella , who took over Microsoft in early 2014 and has since rapidly transformed the company’s fortunes, saw his total pay for fiscal year 2025 climb 22 percent to $96.5 million, up from $79.1 million last year, Microsoft said in a proxy filing after the close of regular trading on Wednesday.

The $96.5 million compensation package includes more than $84 million in stock awards and over $9.5 million in cash incentives. Nadella’s pay is tied to the performance of the company’s stock. As of 2025, Microsoft’s stock price has risen by 23 per cent.

Nadella’s growth mindset has helped Microsoft stage a

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