Charles Liang takes a $1 salary, but Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s DEF 14A reports $442 in total compensation for FY2025. The largest component was $441 in other compensation. Most of the gap was $441 reported as other compensation. That’s down 100% from FY2024. Source: SEC DEF 14A.
In fiscal year 2025, Charles Liang, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), received total compensation of $442.
Charles Liang's compensation breakdown includes: base salary of $1, and other compensation of $441.
Compared to fiscal year 2024, Charles Liang's total compensation decreased 100% from $28.1 million to $442.
Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s top 4 named executive officers received combined total compensation of $5.2 million in fiscal year 2025.
The named executive officers disclosed in Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s 2025 proxy statement are:Charles Liang (President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board) with total compensation of $442, David Weigand (Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer) with total compensation of $2.0 million, George Kao (Senior Vice President, Operations) with total compensation of $1.9 million, and Don Clegg (Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales) with total compensation of $1.3 million.
Charles Liang, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), received $442 in total compensation for FY2025, down 100.0% from the prior year. Other compensation of $441 was the largest component. Figures come from Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s DEF 14A 0001375365-26-000008 filed 3 Mar 2026.
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Charles Liang
President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board
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$442Summary compensation table total · FY2025
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Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) — Key Facts
Last updated Oct 12, 2026 · DEF 14A filed Mar 3, 2026
| CEO | Charles Liang, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board |
|---|---|
| Fiscal year | FY2025 |
| Total compensation | $442 |
| Base salary | $1 |
| Other compensation | $441 |
| Year-over-year change | -100% |
| Source | DEF 14A, 2026-03-03 |
Charles Liang's base salary at Super Micro Computer, Inc. was $1. Total compensation was $442 in fiscal year 2025. Most of the gap was $441 reported as other compensation. Figures come from Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s DEF 14A 0001375365-26-000008 filed 3 Mar 2026.
Charles Liang's base salary at Super Micro Computer, Inc. is $1 per year as of fiscal year 2025. The larger reported compensation figure of $442 is mostly $441 reported as other compensation. Figures come from Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s DEF 14A 0001375365-26-000008 filed 3 Mar 2026.
Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s CEO, Charles Liang, earned $442 in total compensation for fiscal year 2025. Base salary was $1, and most of the remaining total was $441 reported as other compensation. Figures come from Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s DEF 14A 0001375365-26-000008 filed 3 Mar 2026.
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