EA CEO's 2026 Pay Rises to $38.6 Million After Layoffs

Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson received total compensation of $38.6 million for the company's 2026 fiscal year, a figure that has drawn scrutiny for its timing following layoffs at studios responsible for the successful launch of "Battlefield 6." The compensation, detailed in the company's newly filed annual report, represents a roughly $8.1 million increase from his $30.5 million payout the previous year.

Wilson's 2026 compensation package included a $1.3 million base salary, $28.48 million in stock awards, a $6.5 million cash bonus, and $2.37 million categorized as "all other compensation," which reportedly covered costs such as personal security and private jet use. The report directly links the bonus surge to strong company performance, citing "Battlefield 6" successfully meeting all milestones for a high-quality launch, alongside positive results from other key franchises including EA Sports FC, Apex Legends, and Skate. The company also highlighted the successful rollout of a "bold GenAI strategy" as a contributing factor.

The disclosure comes months after EA conducted layoffs across several studios, including DICE, Criterion Games, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studio, on...