Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei earned $18 million in 2025, mostly from stock and options

Anthropic / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain) Dario Amodei, CEO of AI lab Anthropic, reportedly earned $18 million in 2025, with the majority of his compensation coming from stock and options. His base salary was increased to $1.4 million in July, as Anthropic continues its preparations for a potential initial public offering (IPO). This development comes as the company, valued at $965 billion in its last private funding round, confidentially filed for an IPO earlier this year. The significant earnings and salary increase may suggest confidence in Anthropic’s financial health as it gears up to enter the public market. Key Takeaways Markets suggest that Amodei’s compensation reflects confidence in Anthropic’s financial health ahead of its potential IPO. Anthropic’s valuation in recent private rounds places it above its competitor OpenAI, contributing to market interest in its IPO. Market pricing appears supportive of scenarios where Anthropic’s market cap could exceed $1.25 trillion at IPO close. What to Watch Market participants will be focused on any announcements regarding Anthropic’s IPO pricing and timing, which could influence market perceptions. Key indicators to monitor incl...