Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, has finally received his first salary raise in a decade for the fiscal year 2025, bringing his total compensation to $49.9 million, a new high in recent years, reflecting his significant role within the company. According to the latest filing with the SEC, his base salary will increase to $1.5 million, a 49% rise, with a variable cash bonus increasing by $1 million, or 50%. Moreover, his stock compensation will total $38.8 million.

In addition to the salary adjustment, Huang's security and living expenses have also risen, totaling $3.5 million. This expenditure is common among tech executives; for instance, Google's CEO Sundar Pichai reported $8.27 million in personal security and travel expenses for 2024, up 22%. Nvidia, powered by its GPUs, has become one of the most valuable tech companies worldwide, with projected revenues of $130.5 billion for FY 2025, representing a staggering 114% year-over-year growth. Huang's salary adjustment is seen as a recognition of his long-term leadership and contributions amid rising AI-driven market demands.