Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has received a massive pay hike in fiscal 2025, reflecting the company’s extraordinary success in the artificial intelligence era. According to Microsoft’s latest proxy filing released Tuesday, Nadella’s total compensation surged 22 percent to $96.5 million (₹847.31 crore), up from $79.1 million the previous year. The raise underscores how tightly Nadella’s earnings are tied to Microsoft’s soaring stock and AI-driven expansion.

A large portion of his pay — over $84 million — came from stock awards, aligning his fortune directly with Microsoft’s market performance. He also earned $9.5 million in cash incentives, while his base salary formed a small fraction of the total package. The majority of his pay remains performance-linked, and with Microsoft’s stock climb

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