Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella saw his total compensation surge to nearly $96.5 million for fiscal year 2025, nearly double the amount he was making two years ago.

The chief executive's total pay was about $79.1 million last year and $48.5 million in 2023. While his base salary has remained flat at $2.5 million, his overall compensation primarily grew because of larger stock awards, which totaled $84.2 million this year, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing.

"The Committee shares the views we hear from many shareholders, that Mr. Nadella should be compensated in ways that encourage his continued leadership and drive sustained business growth and shareholder value," Microsoft said in the filing.

The company added , "In accordance with this view and in contras

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