Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon earned $47 million in 2025, a 20.5% rise tied to strong performance and record dealmaking.

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon received a $47 million compensation package for 2025, a 20.5% increase from 2024, making him one of Wall Street’s highest-paid executives. The boost, tied to strong financial results, followed record dealmaking and trading activity, including advising on major transactions like Electronic Arts’ $56.5 billion leveraged buyout and Alphabet’s $32 billion acquisition of Wiz. The bank’s shares rose 53.5% in 2025, and it led global M&A advisory with $1.48 trillion in deal volume. Solomon’s pay includes a $2 million base salary and $45 million in variable compensation, with the board citing performance and long-term growth. The bank also elevated President John Waldron to its board, signaling his potential succession role.