OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Reports $76,001 Salary

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was compensated $76,001 in 2023, a modest increase from $73,546 in 2022, according to recent tax filings. Despite this low salary, Altman's net worth is estimated to exceed $2 billion, primarily from his investments in various tech companies and venture capital funds. He has claimed that his compensation is only sufficient to cover health insurance and has reiterated that he does not own equity in OpenAI. However, discussions about potentially granting him shares have emerged as the organization considers transitioning to a for-profit model. Other key OpenAI executives, like co-founder Ilya Sutskever, earned significantly more, receiving $322,201 in 2023. The tax filings highlight the financial dynamics of OpenAI amidst its rising valuation, which reached $157 billion following a major funding round earlier this year.