How Chesky was paid
$242,122 in total for 2025, as reported in the Summary Compensation Table. Equity awards are valued at grant, not at what they turned out to be worth.
Named executive officers
| Executive | Salary | Stock | Options | Incentive | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian CheskyPresident and Chief Executive Officer | $1 | — | — | — | $242,121 | $242,122 |
| Elinor MertzChief Financial Officer | $671,154 | $6,656,128 | $3,531,192 | $675,000 | $14,852 | $11,548,326 |
| Nathan BlecharczykCo-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer | $471,154 | $4,235,740 | $2,247,133 | $285,000 | $553,913 | $7,792,940 |
| Aristotle BaloghFormer Chief Technology Officer | $671,154 | $6,656,128 | $3,531,192 | $675,000 | $14,055 | $11,547,529 |
What changed and why
- $242KBrian Chesky received a total compensation of $242,122 consisting solely of a base salary of $1 and $242,121 in all other compensation.
- $11.5MElinor Mertz received total compensation of $11,548,326, which included $6,656,128 in stock awards and $3,531,192 in option awards.
- $7.8MNathan Blecharczyk received total compensation of $7,792,940, down from $8,794,656 in the prior fiscal year.
- $11.5MAristotle Balogh received total compensation of $11,547,529, which included $6,656,128 in stock awards.
- $25,000Base salaries for named executive officers other than Mr. Chesky were increased by $25,000 effective February 16, 2025.
- 97.3%Stockholders approved the prior say-on-pay proposal with 97.3% support at the 2025 annual meeting.
About this page
Figures are automated and can be wrong; check the filing for the exact numbers. Totals follow SEC rules, which value stock and option awards at grant. Read the DEF 14A proxy statement for footnotes and the compensation committee's full reasoning.