OpenAI is paying its workforce an average of $1.5 million in stock-based compensation, the highest figure for any tech startup in history. The company is preparing for a public offering at a reported $830 billion valuation as it is battling rivals like Google and Meta for top engineering talent. Reports indicated that nearly half of the firm's annual revenue went toward these equity grants in 2025 to secure retention.
OpenAI employees average record $1.5 million in stock compensation ahead of IPO
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