Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s pay rose to USD 96.5 million for the 2025 financial year, his highest earnings since becoming chief executive more than ten years ago. The company’s board said the increase reflects Microsoft’s strong performance and leadership in artificial intelligence (AI).

According to the board’s compensation committee, Nadella and his team have 'positioned Microsoft as a clear AI leader during this generational technology shift,' Bloomberg reported.

Nadella earns a base salary of USD 2.5 million, with more than 90% of his total pay coming from Microsoft shares. Other senior executives also saw pay rises. Chief Financial Officer Amy Hood earned USD 29.5 million, while Judson Althoff, now head of Microsoft’s commercial division, received USD 28.2 million.

Last year, Nad

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