Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella sees 63% rise in compensation to $79.1 million

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s compensation rose 63% to $79.1 million in fiscal 2024, driven by increased stock awards as Microsoft’s market value surpassed $3 trillion. Nadella’s stock awards jumped from $39 million to $71 million. Despite strong performance, Nadella reduced his cash incentive due to reported cybersecurity breaches. Comparatively, Apple CEO Tim Cook earned $63.2 million in 2023.