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After a decade without an increase, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has received a significant pay raise, bringing his total compensation for Fiscal Year 2025 to $49.8 million. This news arrives amidst Nvidia’s explosive growth, fueled by its dominance in the AI hardware market.
A Decade of Dedication Rewarded
While most employees expect regular salary adjustments, Huang’s base salary remained steady for ten years. However, according to a recent SEC filing, Nvidia’s compensation committee decided to increase his total target pay by $7 million to align it more closely with the median compensation of CEOs at similar companies. This includes a 49% jump in his base salary to $1.5 million – his first base salary increase since 2015.
Breaking Down the Numbers:
- Base Salary: Increased to $1.5 million (up 49%)
- Variable Cash Incentive: $1 million (up 50%)
- Stock Awards: $38.8 million
- Other Compensation: $3.5 million (covering residential, security, consultation fees, driver services, security monitoring, and car expenses)
Nvidia justified the increased security and consultation fees due to Huang’s high-profile status. The filing indicates these measures are necessary to ensure his safety and well-being.
Nvidia’s Success Fuels Huang’s Fortune
Huang’s increased compensation reflects Nvidia’s extraordinary growth. Since the start of 2015, Nvidia’s stock price has surged by over 22,000%, driven by the demand for its hardware in generative AI applications. Huang’s 3.5% stake in the company translates to a net worth estimated at around $94 billion.
The median Nvidia employee’s total compensation for the same period was $301,233, highlighting the significant disparity between CEO and employee pay.
Huang’s Place Among the World’s Wealthiest
As of recent reports, Jensen Huang ranks among the world’s wealthiest individuals, currently holding the 17th position on Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index with a fortune of approximately $97.9 billion.
While his net worth has seen a decrease this year, it is less than some of his tech peers, showcasing Nvidia’s continued strength in the market.