Amidst company-wide layoffs and wage reductions for employees, Electronic Arts` financial report revealed a significant increase in the compensation of its chief executive officer. Journalist Stephen Totilo reported that EA head Andrew Wilson received a total compensation package of $30.5 million for the fiscal year that concluded on March 31, 2025. This represents a substantial $5 million increase compared to the previous financial year.
Simultaneously, data from the same report indicates a decline in the average annual salary for full-time employees within the company. In the 2024 fiscal year, this average compensation stood at $117,000, a notable decrease from $149,000 recorded in the prior year. It is important to consider that this calculated average encompasses all staff, including management personnel. Consequently, the typical salary for a rank-and-file employee was likely below the stated average figure.
The reduction in employee compensation levels could potentially be linked to the company`s internal challenges, such as recent workforce reductions and the performance of certain game releases. Analysts have suggested that overall company performance and specific game outcomes may not have fully met management expectations, potentially influencing EA`s financial results and leading to cost-saving measures, including adjustments to employee pay.
Finley Holt