This is a performance. His total compensation still rose 60% because like most CEOs, his real money comes from stock. You have CEOs taking 1 dollar salaries bec

This is a performance. His total compensation still rose 60% because like most CEOs, his real money comes from stock. You have CEOs taking 1 dollar salaries because the real money is in stock. > In June, Microsoft said it would consider employees’ cybersecurity efforts when determining their compensation. The reason for the performance, a way of saying "look I'm accountable too!" except not at all.