Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is getting a big pay raise. His base salary for 2025 is $1.5 million, up 49% from 2024. This is his first raise in 10 years. Huang also got a variable cash bonus, worth $1 million, a 50% jump from last year. His total pay package for 2025, including stock awards, now stands at $49.9 million.
AI drives Nvidia’s growth
Nvidia’s success is tied to the AI boom. The company makes chips used to train AI models. In fiscal 2025, Nvidia’s revenue hit $130.5 billion, a 114% increase. The company’s stock has soared, rising over 9 times since late 2022. Huang owns about 3.5% of Nvidia’s shares, now worth around $94 billion.
The pay board said Huang’s raise is fair and reflects his performance. They also noted it matches what other top execs earn. Huang’s total pay includes $38.8 million in stock awards. He also got $3.5 million for security, a driver, and other perks. Still, that’s less than Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who earned $8.27 million.
While Huang’s raise is a drop in the bucket compared to his net worth, it shows Nvidia values its CEO’s leadership. The company’s strong growth justifies the higher pay. Nvidia’s success is largely due to Huang’s vision and strategy. As AI continues to grow, Nvidia is well-positioned to keep thriving. Huang’s leadership will likely remain key to the company’s future success.
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