Microsoft increased CEO Steve Ballmer’s salary by four percent, according to the Associated Press. Ballmer’s salary increased to $665,883 from $640,833, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. Last year, Ballmer took home a $700,000 bonus. Microsoft did not disclose Ballmer’s 2009 bonus, stock awards, or other performance-based pay in the filed proxy statement. The filing also laid out proposals to be voted on at Microsoft’s next shareholder meeting in November. A final version of the proxy statement with additional details is expected around October 1.
Microsoft CEO Ballmer’s Salary Increases 4%
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer received a salary increase for his performance in 2009.
September 21, 2009

