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Michael K. Wirth received $25.0M in total compensation as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Chevron Corporation in FY2026. The largest component was $23M in stock awards. That’s down 7% from FY2025.
In fiscal year 2026, Michael K. Wirth, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Chevron Corporation (CVX), received total compensation of $25.0 million.
Michael K. Wirth's compensation breakdown includes: base salary of $2.0 million, stock awards valued at $23 million,.
Compared to fiscal year 2025, Michael K. Wirth's total compensation decreased 7% from $26.8 million to $25.0 million.
Chevron Corporation's top 4 named executive officers received combined total compensation of $49.9 million in fiscal year 2026.
The named executive officers disclosed in Chevron Corporation's 2026 proxy statement are:Michael K. Wirth (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer) with total compensation of $25.0 million, Mark A. Nelson (Vice Chairman) with total compensation of $9.9 million, R. Hewitt Pate (Chief Legal Officer) with total compensation of $8.9 million, and Eimear P. Bonner (Chief Financial Officer) with total compensation of $6.2 million.
Source Filing
Executive Record
Michael K. Wirth
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Reported Pay
$25.0M
Summary compensation table total · FY2026
Findings
Reviewing FY2026 compensation of $25.0M against +21% shareholder return and the latest filing-backed pay disclosures.
Spread between reported pay and stock performance is pending computation.
Evidence is sourced from the latest executive compensation filing and return series for CVX.
Team view
4 executives
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Total PayFY2026
$25.0M
Vice Chairman
Total PayFY2026
$9.9M
Chief Legal Officer
Total PayFY2026
$8.9M
Chief Financial Officer
Total PayFY2026
$6.2M
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01FY2026 total compensation breakdown
$25.0M total compensation
Michael K. Wirth earned $25.0M in FY2026 — here's how that breaks down.
$23.0M
92% of total
$2.0M
8% of total
Activity timeline · FY2026
Recent events from filings
Feb 1, 2026
Michael K. Wirth PSU – 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan of Chevron Corporation (Grant FV $11,500,000)
Feb 1, 2026
Michael K. Wirth RSU – 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan of Chevron Corporation (Grant FV $11,500,000)
Feb 1, 2026
Eimear P. Bonner PSU – 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan of Chevron Corporation (Grant FV $2,547,000)
Feb 1, 2026
Eimear P. Bonner RSU – 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan of Chevron Corporation (Grant FV $2,547,000)
Feb 1, 2026
Mark A. Nelson PSU – 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan of Chevron Corporation (Grant FV $4,266,900)
Feb 1, 2026
Mark A. Nelson RSU – 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan of Chevron Corporation (Grant FV $4,266,900)
Feb 1, 2026
R. Hewitt Pate PSU – 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan of Chevron Corporation (Grant FV $3,820,500)
Feb 1, 2026
R. Hewitt Pate RSU – 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan of Chevron Corporation (Grant FV $3,820,500)
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02Pay changes vs. stock performance
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Peer context
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Historical compensation data from latest proxy filing
| Year | Executive | Salary | Bonus & Incentive | Stock Awards | Option Awards | Other Adj. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Michael K. Wirth Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | $1.98M | $0.00M | $23.0M | $0.00M | $0.00M | $25.0M |
Salary = base cash pay. Bonus & Incentive combines annual bonus and non-equity plans. Equity amounts are grant-date fair values. Other Adj. captures pension changes, perquisites, and any reconciliation items so the total matches the reported figure.
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Chevron Corporation (CVX) — Key Facts
Last updated Apr 15, 2026 · Source DEF 14A
| CEO | Michael K. Wirth, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
|---|---|
| Fiscal year | FY2026 |
| Total compensation | $25.0M |
| Base salary | $2.0M |
| Stock awards | $23M |
| Year-over-year change | -7% |
| Source | DEF 14A |
Michael K. Wirth, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Chevron Corporation, received total compensation of $25.0 million in fiscal year 2026. This includes base salary of $2.0 million and stock awards valued at $23.0 million.
Michael K. Wirth's base salary at Chevron Corporation is $2.0 million per year as of fiscal year 2026. However, total compensation including stock awards, bonuses, and other benefits is $25.0 million.
Chevron Corporation's CEO, Michael K. Wirth, earned $25.0 million in total compensation for fiscal year 2026. The majority of this compensation comes from stock awards ($23.0 million) rather than base salary ($2.0 million).