Dara Khosrowshahi Current Salary and Annual Pay
Dara Khosrowshahi draws a base salary of $1.2 million as CEO of Uber, with additional annual incentive targets tied to company performance, according to Uber's latest proxy statement filed with the SEC. His fixed cash pay places him among the highest paid technology sector executives in the United States. Uber DEF 14A filing on SEC.gov
The base salary figure does not include short term incentive bonuses, long term equity grants, or perquisite values, which together form the majority of his total annual compensation package. Each year, Uber discloses these components in its annual proxy statement and Form 10K. Forbes breakdown of Uber CEO compensation
Total Compensation, Bonuses, and Equity Awards
Annual Bonus and Performance Targets
Khosrowshahi's annual bonus is structured around Uber's financial and operational goals, with target payout typically set at a percentage of his base salary. In recent years, his bonus opportunity has been linked to metrics such as revenue growth, adjusted EBITDA, and return on invested capital. The exact payout depends on where Uber lands relative to those pre set thresholds. Uber DEF 14A proxy on SEC.gov
Long Term Equity and Stock Awards
His total compensation includes significant long term equity awards, such as performance restricted stock units and stock options, which vest over multi year schedules. These equity grants are designed to align his pay with Uber's shareholder returns over time. The value of these awards fluctuates with Uber's share price on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker UBER. Forbes CEO pay analysis
Comparison With Other Tech CEOs and Industry Context
When compared to peers at other major technology and transportation companies such as Tesla and SpaceX, Khosrowshahi's total compensation falls within the upper range but is not the highest in the sector. Tesla CEO compensation is heavily weighted toward performance stock, while SpaceX CEO pay remains less publicly detailed due to the company's private status. SEC EDGAR company filings
Uber's proxy disclosures rank Khosrowshahi among the better compensated chief executives at large cap public technology firms, reflecting the scale of Uber's global operations and market capitalization. His pay package is subject to shareholder advisory votes and governance reviews at each annual meeting.