Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is the world's third richest person, yet his salary is less than …
Jeff Bezos, the world's third richest person with a net worth of $254 billion, draws a surprisingly modest $81,400 annual salary, unchanged since 1998. His immense wealth stems from his 8% stake in Amazon, valued at over $200 billion. This pay structure, prioritizing long-term stock value over high salaries, is also reflected in current CEO Andy Jassy's compensation.
Jeff Bezos, the world's third richest person with a net worth of $254 billion, draws a surprisingly modest $81,400 annual salary, unchanged since 1998. His immense wealth stems from his 8% stake in Amazon, valued at over $200 billion. This pay structure, prioritizing long-term stock value over high salaries, is also reflected in current CEO Andy Jassy's compensation.
