In 2014, Steven A. Ballmer earned $4.53M in total compensation at Microsoft, including $918.92K salary and $3.60M bonus. Most recently acquired 827 shares in Aug 2014. Currently holds stock worth $159.94B. Led Microsoft as CEO for 14 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Steven A. Ballmer, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2014
Total Compensation
$4.53M
Salary
$918.92K
Bonus
$3.60M
Other
$12.73K
Salary
$918.92KBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy for the CEO aligns with company performance, emphasizing long-term value creation and retention strategies through performance-based incentives.
Bonus
$3.60MBoard Justification
The cash bonus for the CEO was based on performance metrics that included company-wide financial results and individual performance assessments for the fiscal year 2014.
Other Compensation
$12.73KBoard Justification
Other compensation includes contributions to retirement plans and other benefits as per company policy.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
No stock awards vested in 2014 as the focus was on the long-term performance-based stock award granted in connection with his promotion to CEO, which will not vest until future performance criteria are met.
Performance Metrics
The performance metrics for determining the CEO's compensation included company-wide financial performance, operational metrics, and individual performance assessments.
Steven A. Ballmer
Ex-CEO of Microsoft
Education
Bachelor's degree in applied mathematics and economics from Harvard University
Field of Expertise
Business & Management
Sector of Economy
Technology
Born
March 24, 1956 - 69 years ago
CEO of Microsoft for
14 years 0 months (Jan 2000 - Feb 2014)
Previous Experience
Joined Microsoft in 1980, served in various roles including President from 1998 to 2001.
Holdings
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Insider Trading
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827 shares
MSFT
Aug 19, 2014
Received
917 shares
MSFT
May 19, 2014
Received
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