![]() The company adds: “The amount of the reported security expenses for Mr. BezosĪs the titan who built Amazon into the behemoth it is today, it’s no wonder founder Jeff Bezos is still compensated more than $1.5 million a year by the company.īezos, who founded the then virtual bookstore out of his garage in 1994, received a salary of $81,840 for his role as founder and executive chairman as well as $1.6 million in security costs. In 2022 this increased by 80% to $317,500, the same figure received by Amazon Web Services CEO, Adam Selipsky.Īmazon did not immediately respond to Fortune when contacted for comment. The document shows that in 2021 Jassy’s base salary sat at $175,000, the same figure he received in 2020. According to Insider, Jassy vested $31.9 million in 2022 and is expected to vest $18.9 million in 2023.Īlthough his total compensation dropped, Jassy-who has been in the role of CEO for two years-actually had a salary rise in 2022. The seven-figure package indicates a more than 99% cut from the compensation Jassy took home the year before, when he was awarded $212 million in stock to be vested over 10 years. The total is made up of a salary of $317,500 and $981,223 in 401(k) payments and additional security costs. The document, released Thursday, revealed that Jassy took home $1,298,723 in 2022. This week Jassy released his 2022 letter to shareholders, which outlined his plans for markets he wanted the brand to dominate in, revealed ongoing investments in A.I., and reiterated a call to staff to return to the office.Īlongside the letter was the release of the company’s proxy statement for the preceding financial year, which revealed the pay packets of not only Jassy but his peers at the top of the chain. ![]() More from Fortune: 5 side hustles where you may earn over $20,000 per year-all while working from home Looking to make extra cash? This CD has a 5.15% APY right now Buying a house? Here's how much to save This is how much money you need to earn annually to comfortably buy a $600,000 home Amazon CEO Andy Jassy may be the leader of the e-commerce giant, but that doesn’t mean he’s taking home the biggest slice of the pie. ![]()
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