Aneel Bhusri takes a $65K salary, but Workday, Inc.'s DEF 14A reports $19.2M in total compensation for FY2026. The largest component was $15.3M in stock awards. Most of the gap was $15.3M in stock awards. That’s up 6% from FY2025. Source: SEC DEF 14A.
In fiscal year 2026, Aneel Bhusri, Co-Founder Chief Executive Officer, and Chair of the Board of Workday, Inc. (WDAY), received total compensation of $19.2 million.
Aneel Bhusri's compensation breakdown includes: base salary of $65K, stock awards valued at $15.3 million, and other compensation of $3.8 million.
Compared to fiscal year 2025, Aneel Bhusri's total compensation increased 6% from $18.1 million to $19.2 million.
Workday, Inc.'s top 5 named executive officers received combined total compensation of $92.6 million in fiscal year 2026.
The named executive officers disclosed in Workday, Inc.'s 2026 proxy statement are:Aneel Bhusri (Co-Founder Chief Executive Officer, and Chair of the Board) with total compensation of $19.2 million, Gerrit Kazmaier (President Product and Technology) with total compensation of $28.4 million, Carl M. Eschenbach (Former Chief Executive Officer and Director) with total compensation of $26.0 million, Zane Rowe (Chief Financial Officer) with total compensation of $11.1 million, and Richard H. Sauer (Chief Legal Officer and Head of Corporate Affairs) with total compensation of $7.8 million.
Aneel Bhusri, Co-Founder Chief Executive Officer, and Chair of the Board of Workday, Inc. (WDAY), received $19,231,325 in total compensation for FY2026, up 6.2% from the prior year. Stock awards of $15,322,067 were the largest component. Figures come from Workday, Inc.'s DEF 14A 0001104659-26-055687 filed 5 May 2026.
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Aneel Bhusri
Co-Founder Chief Executive Officer, and Chair of the Board
Reported Pay
$19.2MSummary compensation table total · FY2026
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Workday, Inc. (WDAY) — Key Facts
Last updated Oct 10, 2026 · DEF 14A filed May 5, 2026
| CEO | Aneel Bhusri, Co-Founder Chief Executive Officer, and Chair of the Board |
|---|---|
| Fiscal year | FY2026 |
| Total compensation | $19.2M |
| Base salary | $65K |
| Stock awards | $15.3M |
| Other compensation | $3.8M |
| Year-over-year change | +6% |
| Source | DEF 14A, 2026-05-05 |
Aneel Bhusri's base salary at Workday, Inc. was $65,000. Total compensation was $19,231,325 in fiscal year 2026. Most of the gap was $15,322,067 in stock awards. Figures come from Workday, Inc.'s DEF 14A 0001104659-26-055687 filed 5 May 2026.
Aneel Bhusri's base salary at Workday, Inc. is $65,000 per year as of fiscal year 2026. The larger reported compensation figure of $19,231,325 is mostly $15,322,067 in stock awards. Figures come from Workday, Inc.'s DEF 14A 0001104659-26-055687 filed 5 May 2026.
Workday, Inc.'s CEO, Aneel Bhusri, earned $19,231,325 in total compensation for fiscal year 2026. Base salary was $65,000, and most of the remaining total was $15,322,067 in stock awards. Figures come from Workday, Inc.'s DEF 14A 0001104659-26-055687 filed 5 May 2026.
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