Alex Chriss received $25.2M in total compensation as Former President and Chief Executive Officer of PAYPAL HOLDINGS, INC. in FY2025. The largest component was $23.4M in stock awards. That’s up 279% from FY2024. Source: SEC DEF 14A.
In fiscal year 2025, Alex Chriss, Former President and Chief Executive Officer of PAYPAL HOLDINGS, INC. (PYPL), received total compensation of $25.2 million.
Alex Chriss's compensation breakdown includes: base salary of $1.3 million, stock awards valued at $23.4 million, and other compensation of $553K.
Compared to fiscal year 2024, Alex Chriss's total compensation increased 279% from $6.7 million to $25.2 million.
PAYPAL HOLDINGS, INC.'s top 6 named executive officers received combined total compensation of $91.4 million in fiscal year 2025.
The named executive officers disclosed in PAYPAL HOLDINGS, INC.'s 2025 proxy statement are:Alex Chriss (Former President and Chief Executive Officer) with total compensation of $25.2 million, Jamie Miller (EVP Chief Financial and Operating Officer) with total compensation of $14.0 million, Michelle Gill (EVP General Manager, Small Business and Financial Services) with total compensation of $13.0 million, Frank Keller with total compensation of $13.0 million, Suzan Kereere (President Global Markets) with total compensation of $13.0 million, and Diego Scotti (EVP General Manager, Consumer Group) with total compensation of $13.0 million.
Alex Chriss, Former President and Chief Executive Officer of PAYPAL HOLDINGS, INC. (PYPL), received $25,243,486 in total compensation for FY2025, up 279.1% from the prior year. Stock awards of $23,365,294 were the largest component. Figures come from PAYPAL HOLDINGS, INC.'s DEF 14A 0001193125-26-145721 filed 7 Apr 2026.
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Alex Chriss
Former President and Chief Executive Officer
Reported Pay
$25.2MSummary compensation table total · FY2025
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PAYPAL HOLDINGS, INC. (PYPL) — Key Facts
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 · DEF 14A filed Apr 7, 2026
| CEO | Alex Chriss, Former President and Chief Executive Officer |
|---|---|
| Fiscal year | FY2025 |
| Total compensation | $25.2M |
| Base salary | $1.3M |
| Stock awards | $23.4M |
| Other compensation | $553K |
| Year-over-year change | +279% |
| Source | DEF 14A, 2026-04-07 |
Alex Chriss, the Former President and Chief Executive Officer of PAYPAL HOLDINGS, INC., received total compensation of $25,243,486 in fiscal year 2025. This includes base salary of $1,325,342 and stock awards valued at $23,365,294. Figures come from PAYPAL HOLDINGS, INC.'s DEF 14A 0001193125-26-145721 filed 7 Apr 2026.
Alex Chriss's base salary at PAYPAL HOLDINGS, INC. is $1,325,342 per year as of fiscal year 2025. However, total compensation including stock awards, bonuses, and other benefits is $25,243,486. Figures come from PAYPAL HOLDINGS, INC.'s DEF 14A 0001193125-26-145721 filed 7 Apr 2026.
PAYPAL HOLDINGS, INC.'s CEO, Alex Chriss, earned $25,243,486 in total compensation for fiscal year 2025. The majority of this compensation comes from stock awards ($23,365,294) rather than base salary ($1,325,342). Figures come from PAYPAL HOLDINGS, INC.'s DEF 14A 0001193125-26-145721 filed 7 Apr 2026.
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