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George Kurian received $23.1M in total compensation as 5b) of NetApp, Inc. in FY2025. The largest component was $20.5M in stock awards. That’s up 103% from FY2023. Source: SEC DEF 14A.
In fiscal year 2025, George Kurian, 5b) of NetApp, Inc. (NTAP), received total compensation of $23.1 million.
George Kurian's compensation breakdown includes: base salary of $1 million, stock awards valued at $20.5 million, non-equity incentive compensation of $1.7 million, and other compensation of $7K.
Compared to fiscal year 2023, George Kurian's total compensation increased 103% from $11.4 million to $23.1 million.
NetApp, Inc.'s top 6 named executive officers received combined total compensation of $75.7 million in fiscal year 2025.
The named executive officers disclosed in NetApp, Inc.'s 2025 proxy statement are:George Kurian (5b)) with total compensation of $23.1 million, Wissam Jabre (6b)) with total compensation of $18.3 million, Cesar Cernuda (7b)) with total compensation of $12.2 million, Harvinder S. Bhela (8b)) with total compensation of $8.8 million, Michael J. Berry (10b, 10c)) with total compensation of $7.9 million, and Elizabeth M. (9b, 9c)) with total compensation of $5.4 million.
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George Kurian
5b)
Reported Pay
$23.1MSummary compensation table total · FY2025
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Reported pay changed +30%; spread versus stock performance is pending computation.
Evidence is sourced from the latest executive compensation filing and return series for NTAP.
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6 executives
5b)
Total PayFY2025
$23.1M
6b)
Total PayFY2025
$18.3M
7b)
Total PayFY2025
$12.2M
8b)
Total PayFY2025
$8.8M
10b, 10c)
Total PayFY2025
$7.9M
9b, 9c)
Total PayFY2025
$5.4M
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01FY2025 total compensation breakdown
$23.1M total compensation
George Kurian earned $23.1M in FY2025— here's how that breaks down.
$20.5M
88% of total
$1.7M
7% of total
$1.0M
4% of total
$7.2K
0% of total
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Historical compensation data from latest proxy filing
| Year | Executive | Salary | Bonus & Incentive | Stock Awards | Option Awards | Other Adj. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.00M | $1.67M | $20.5M | $0.00M | $0.01M | $23.1M | |
| 2024 | $1.00M | $2.35M | $14.4M | $0.00M | $0.01M | $17.7M | |
| 2023 | $1.00M | $0.45M | $9.91M | $0.00M | $0.01M | $11.4M | |
| 2022 | $0.99M | $2.13M | $15.7M | $0.00M | $0.01M | $18.9M | |
| 2021 | $0.97M | $2.60M | $10.8M | $0.00M | $0.01M | $14.4M |
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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NetApp, Inc. (NTAP) — Key Facts
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 · DEF 14A filed Jul 25, 2025
| CEO | George Kurian, 5b) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal year | FY2025 |
| Total compensation | $23.1M |
| Base salary | $1M |
| Stock awards | $20.5M |
| Other compensation | $7K |
| Year-over-year change | +103% |
| Source | DEF 14A, 2025-07-25 |
George Kurian, the 5b) of NetApp, Inc., received total compensation of $23.1 million in fiscal year 2025. This includes base salary of $1.0 million and stock awards valued at $20.5 million.
George Kurian's base salary at NetApp, Inc. is $1.0 million per year as of fiscal year 2025. However, total compensation including stock awards, bonuses, and other benefits is $23.1 million.
NetApp, Inc.'s CEO, George Kurian, earned $23.1 million in total compensation for fiscal year 2025. The majority of this compensation comes from stock awards ($20.5 million) rather than base salary ($1.0 million).