As Microsoft’s stock continued to rise this year, so did its CEO’s, as Satya Nadella reached a personal record $96.5 million in total compensation this year.

Local tech giant Microsoft’s stock has risen more than 23% over the course of the year, which helped drive Nadella’s compensation increase from $79.1 million in 2024 to more than $96 million in 2025, according to The Seattle Times .

Nadella’s annual salary sits at $2.5 million and has not been increased since 2019, although a vast majority of his compensation stems from performance-based stock awards and cash bonuses.

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