NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Receives First Salary Increase in Ten Years

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is receiving his first salary increase in a decade, with his total compensation set to rise to $49.9 million in 2025, according to a filing with the SEC. His base salary will increase by 49% to $1.5 million, variable cash compensation will rise by 50% to $1 million, and stock-based incentives will reach $38.8 million. The compensation committee justified the increase as necessary to maintain internal pay equity among top executives. Nvidia's rapid growth, driven by its GPUs powering advanced AI models, has led to a 114% surge in revenue and a more than ninefold increase in stock price since 2022. Huang's 3.5% stake in Nvidia is now valued at around $94 billion. His 2025 package also includes $3.5 million for residential security, consultation, and driver services, up from $2.2 million last year.