Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella made headlines in FY25 by earning a record $96.5 million (over Rs 780 crore) as compensation, making him one of the highest-paid executives in tech. Breaking it down, Nadella’s salary translates to a whopping over Rs 10 lakh per hour.

According to Microsoft’s proxy filing for FY25, Nadella's base salary was $2.5 million (approximately Rs 20 crore). His performance-based bonuses were roughly 70% of the annual cash incentive was linked to achieving key financial metrics. The bulk of Nadella’s compensation came in the form of Microsoft shares, which align his pay with company performance.

Nearly 90% of his total compensation is tied to shares, reflecting Microsoft’s strategy to reward leadership that drives shareholder value. During Nadella’s tenure, Microsoft’

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