How Buffett was paid
$389,488 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 | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren E. BuffettChief Executive Officer/Chairman | $100,000 | $289,488 | $389,488 |
| Gregory E. AbelVice Chairman-Non Insurance Operations | $22,000,000 | $17,500 | $22,017,500 |
| Ajit JainVice Chairman-Insurance Operations | $22,000,000 | $17,500 | $22,017,500 |
| Marc D. HamburgSenior Vice President/CFO | $4,312,500 | $17,500 | $4,330,000 |
What changed and why
- $389KWarren E Buffett received $389,488 in total compensation for 2025, consisting entirely of a $100,000 salary and personal security costs.
- $22MGregory E Abel received $22,017,500 in total compensation for 2025, reflecting a base salary increase from $21,000,000.
- $22MAjit Jain received $22,017,500 in total compensation for 2025, matching his peer vice chairman compensation level.
- $4.3MMarc D Hamburg received $4,330,000 in total compensation for 2025 as Senior Vice President and CFO.
- Berkshire Hathaway does not use any financial performance measures in setting executive compensation.
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.