Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s pay soars to Rs 919 Crore as AI and cloud growth accelerates
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s pay soars to Rs 919 Crore as AI and cloud growth accelerates
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Satya Nadella's salary: How much does the Microsoft CEO earn in a year?
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s compensation climbed sharply in fiscal 2025, with stock awards accounting for most of his record package. According to the media reports, the pay scale has reached to Rs 919 crore in an year. The increase came as Microsoft delivered stronger revenue, operating income and cloud growth, while its board credited Nadella with making significant progress in artificial intelligence during a major technology shift.
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Aug 26, 2026, 12:04:12
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s total compensation has reportedly reached about $96.5 million (around Rs 919 crore) in fiscal 2025, marking a substantial increase from the $79.1 million (around Rs 753.5 crore) he received the previous year.
The 22 per cent rise came during a year of strong financial growth for Microsoft, as the company expanded its cloud business and stepped up its focus on artificial intelligence. In its assessment of Nadella’s performance, the board highlighted what it described as “exceptional progress in artificial intelligence”, pointing to his role in steering the company through a major shift in technology, according to the media reports.
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The composition of the package is as significant as its headline value. More than $84 million came through stock awards, while Nadella received a base salary of $2.5 million and about $9.5 million in cash incentives.