Leaked Data Reveals Microsoft Employee Salaries and CEO Nadella's Increased Compensation
A leaked internal spreadsheet revealed compensation details for nearly 600 Microsoft employees, highlighting wide salary ranges across divisions, especially in AI and cloud sectors. Base salaries in these areas reach up to $450,000, with stock awards exceeding $1 million. Separately, CEO Satya Nadella's fiscal 2025 pay rose to approximately Rs 919 crore, mainly from stock awards, reflecting Microsoft's strong financial performance and AI advancements. The data underscores Microsoft's focus on attracting and retaining talent in key growth areas through substantial equity incentives.
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mint broke this story on 25 Aug, 06:43 am. Other outlets followed.