Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Sees Substantial Reduction in Compensation Package

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's Compensation Package Declines 27% in Fiscal 2026

Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang's total pay package decreased by 27% to $36.3 million in fiscal 2026, according to a regulatory filing Tuesday. The decline is largely due to the decreased value of his stock awards.

Huang's equity awards, the biggest component in his compensation, slipped 36% to $24.8 million in the fiscal year that ended Jan. 25. In contrast to the previous year, when he received $38.8 million in stock awards, bringing his total to $49.9 million.

Despite Nvidia remaining the world's most valuable company, the explosive gains in its stock have slowed in the past year. After tripling in 2023 and more than doubling in 2024, the stock rose 39% last year. However, the stock is up 18% so far in 2026, which puts it on one of the slowest paces among major chip companies.

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Jensen Huang's salary was little changed at $1.5 million in fiscal 2026, while his nonequity incentive plan compensation remained steady at $6 million.