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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.
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Alex Chriss
Former President and Chief Executive Officer
Reported Pay
$25.2M
Summary compensation table total · FY2025
Findings
Reviewing FY2025 compensation of $25.2M against -32% shareholder return and the latest filing-backed pay disclosures.
Reported pay changed +279%; spread versus stock performance is pending computation.
Evidence is sourced from the latest executive compensation filing and return series for PYPL.
Team view
6 executives
Former President and Chief Executive Officer
Total PayFY2025
$25.2M
EVP Chief Financial and Operating Officer
Total PayFY2025
$14.0M
EVP General Manager, Small Business and Financial Services
Total PayFY2025
$13.0M
Total PayFY2025
$13.0M
President Global Markets
Total PayFY2025
$13.0M
EVP General Manager, Consumer Group
Total PayFY2025
$13.0M
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01FY2025 total compensation breakdown
$25.2M total compensation
Alex Chriss earned $25.2M in FY2025 — here's how that breaks down.
$23.4M
93% of total
$1.3M
5% of total
$552.9K
2% of total
Activity timeline · FY2025
Recent events from filings
Apr 7, 2026
Alex Chriss stock (Grant FV $13,011,450)
Apr 7, 2026
Alex Chriss stock (Grant FV $6,366,341)
Apr 7, 2026
Alex Chriss grant (stock)
$13.0M
Apr 7, 2026
Alex Chriss grant (stock)
$6.4M
Jun 24, 2025
Deirdre Stanley — Director Compensation | Appointed as a new member of the Board.; Fills a vacancy created by an increase in the size of the Board from 11 to 12.; Appointed to the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.; Appointed to the Risk and Compliance Committee.; As a non-employee director, will receive compensation as described under "Director Compensation" in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed on April 21, 2025.
Mar 10, 2025
Joy Chik — Director Compensation | Appointed as a new member of the Board of Directors.; Effective March 10, 2025.; Fills a vacancy created by an increase in the size of the Board from 11 to 12.; Entitled to receive compensation as described under 'Director Compensation' in the Company's definitive proxy statement filed on April 9, 2024.; Appointed to the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee of the Board.
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Historical compensation data from latest proxy filing
| Year | Executive | Salary | Bonus & Incentive | Stock Awards | Option Awards | Other Adj. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alex Chriss Former President and Chief Executive Officer | $1.33M | $0.00M | $23.4M | $0.00M | $0.55M | $25.2M |
| 2024 | Alex Chriss President and Chief Executive Officer | $1.25M | $4.98M | $0.00M | $0.00M | $0.43M | $6.66M |
| 2023 | Alex Chriss President & Chief Executive Officer | $0.30M | $0.16M | $41.1M | $0.00M | $0.31M | $41.9M |
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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PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) — Key Facts
Last updated Apr 15, 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 $25.2 million in fiscal year 2025. This includes base salary of $1.3 million and stock awards valued at $23.4 million.
Alex Chriss's base salary at PayPal Holdings, Inc. is $1.3 million per year as of fiscal year 2025. However, total compensation including stock awards, bonuses, and other benefits is $25.2 million.
PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s CEO, Alex Chriss, earned $25.2 million in total compensation for fiscal year 2025. The majority of this compensation comes from stock awards ($23.4 million) rather than base salary ($1.3 million).