In 2024, Warren E. Buffett earned $405.11K in total compensation at Berkshire Hathaway, primarily from $100.00K salary. Currently holds stock worth $1.01B. Has donated $40.08B in stock to charitable causes. Has led Berkshire Hathaway for over 55 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Warren E. Buffett, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2024
Total Compensation
$405.11K
Salary
$100.00K
Bonus
$0.00
Other
$305.11K
Salary
$100.00KBoard Justification
The Committee has established a policy that neither the profitability of Berkshire nor the market value of its stock are to be considered in the compensation of any executive officer. Under the Committee’s compensation policy, Berkshire never intends to use Berkshire stock in compensating employees.
Bonus
$0.00Board Justification
No bonus was awarded to Warren E. Buffett in 2024.
Other Compensation
$305.11KBoard Justification
Represents the costs of personal and home security services provided for Mr. Buffett and paid by Berkshire.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
Berkshire never intends to use Berkshire stock in compensating employees.
Performance Metrics
Factors considered by Mr. Buffett in setting the compensation for Mr. Abel, Mr. Jain and Mr. Hamburg are typically subjective, such as his perception of each of their performance and any changes in functional responsibility.
Warren E. Buffett
CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
Education
Bachelor of Science from University of Nebraska, Master of Science in Economics from Columbia University
Field of Expertise
Finance & Banking - Finance
Sector of Economy
Financial Services
Born
August 30, 1930 - 95 years ago
CEO of Berkshire Hathaway for
55 years 11 months (Jan 1970 - Present)
Previous Experience
Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway since 1970
Holdings
Track Warren E. Buffett's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Charitable Transactions
79,461,700 shares
BRK.B
Recent Charitable Transactions
Insider Trading
Warren E. Buffett's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
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