Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's annual pay climbs to $96.5M

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