Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang received his first base salary increase in a decade, with his compensation package rising to $49.9 million for the fiscal year 2025 [1, 3, 4]. This includes a base salary increase of 49%, bringing it to $1.5 million annually [1, 2, 4]. The boost reflects Nvidia's remarkable growth and Huang's leadership in the AI sector [1, 3].
The compensation committee cited internal equity as the primary reason for the adjustment, noting that Huang's previous salary was lower than other top executives and industry peers [1, 3, 10]. In addition to his base salary, Huang's compensation includes $38.8 million in stock awards and $3.5 million for personal security and consultation expenses [1, 2, 4].
Huang's wealth is largely derived from his 3.5% stake in Nvidia, which is currently valued at approximately $94 billion [1, 3, 4]. Nvidia's stock price has increased significantly due to its dominance in the AI chip market [1, 5, 10]. The company's revenue for fiscal year 2025 reached $130.5 billion, a 114% increase year-over-year [4, 10].