EA CEO Receives $38.6 Million Pay Rise Amid Layoffs of Battlefield Developers

Electronic Arts (EA) has recently submitted a filing that juxtaposes two significant developments within the company, raising eyebrows among industry observers. On one hand, the gaming giant announced that Battlefield 6 emerged as the best-selling game in the United States for the year 2025. Conversely, the company made the controversial decision to lay off the very teams responsible for creating this blockbuster title, all while simultaneously revealing a substantial pay increase for its CEO, Andrew Wilson. According to the latest Form 10-K/A filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Wilson's total compensation for the fiscal year 2026 reached an impressive $38,649,984. This figure represents an increase of approximately $8.12 million, or about 27 percent, compared to the $30.53 million he earned in the previous fiscal year.

The breakdown of Wilson's compensation package reveals a stable base salary of $1.3 million, unchanged from the prior year, alongside a significant $28.48 million in stock awards and a cash bonus of $6.5 million. Additionally, he received $2.37 million categorized as “other compensation.” The majority of the increase in his pay can be attributed to performance-related stock awards and bonuses rather than his base salary. Other executives at EA also experienced notable pay raises, with Chief Financial Officer Stuart Canfield's compensation rising to $11.32 million from $9.12 million, and President Laura Miele earning $13.71 million. The filing explicitly credits Battlefield 6 for driving the company's strong business performance, highlighting its successful launch, positive critical reception, and stable gameplay. Furthermore, the document mentions EA's ongoing negotiations to sell the company to Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, indicating a strategic response to an unpredictable external environment.