Meta Boosts Executive Bonuses to 200% After Workforce Cuts

The decision follows layoffs affecting 5% of Meta’s workforce, with executives now receiving significantly higher cash compensation to align with industry peers.

Meta's board approved raising executive bonuses from 75% to 200% of base salaries, effective for the 2025 performance period.
The decision was made after determining that Meta's executive compensation was below the 15th percentile compared to peer companies, aiming to bring it to the 50th percentile.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg is excluded from the new bonus plan, as his compensation is tied to Meta stock holdings rather than salary or bonuses.
The bonus increase coincides with layoffs affecting approximately 4,000 employees, justified by the company as targeting low performers to streamline operations.
Meta has also cut annual stock awards for many employees by about 10%, while continuing to invest heavily in artificial intelligence initiatives, with up to $65 billion allocated for 2025.