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flag Berkshire Hathaway raised CEO Greg Abel’s salary to $25 million in 2026, marking a shift from Warren Buffett’s low-pay tradition.

flag Berkshire Hathaway raised CEO Greg Abel’s annual salary to $25 million, effective January 1, 2026, following his transition from vice chairman. flag Abel, 63, took over as CEO after eight years leading non-insurance operations, succeeding Warren Buffett, who long accepted a $100,000 salary. flag The increase marks a significant shift from Buffett’s longstanding pay practices. flag Abel’s compensation had risen from $16 million in 2022 to $21 million in 2024. flag Vice Chairman Ajit Jain, who leads insurance operations, received comparable pay during those years. flag Buffett, 95, remains chairman of the Omaha-based conglomerate, which is valued at over $1 trillion.

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