Alphabet Inc.’s Chief Legal Officer, Kent Walker, received a total compensation of $29 million in 2025, marking a slight decrease from his $30.2 million package in 2024. This information was disclosed in the company’s recent proxy statement. ([news.bloomberglaw.com](https://news.bloomberglaw.com/in-house-counsel/alphabet-legal-chiefs-pay-package-dipped-to-29-million-in-2025?utm_source=openai))
Walker, who also serves as Alphabet’s Secretary and President of Global Affairs, has been with the company for nearly two decades. His compensation has seen a steady increase over the years, with packages valued at $27.3 million in 2023 and $24.5 million in 2022. ([news.bloomberglaw.com](https://news.bloomberglaw.com/in-house-counsel/alphabet-legal-chiefs-pay-package-dipped-to-29-million-in-2025?utm_source=openai))
The majority of Walker’s compensation is derived from stock awards. In 2024, he received over $27.1 million in stock awards, accounting for nearly 90% of his total compensation. His cash earnings for that year included a base salary of $1 million. ([news.bloomberglaw.com](https://news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and-practice/google-owner-doles-out-more-than-30-million-to-legal-chief/?utm_source=openai))
Walker’s role at Alphabet encompasses overseeing legal, regulatory, risk, and content policy functions. His compensation reflects the expanding responsibilities of general counsels in major corporations, who are increasingly taking on hybrid roles that extend beyond traditional legal duties. ([news.bloomberglaw.com](https://news.bloomberglaw.com/financial-accounting/the-30-million-lawyer-gcs-take-on-new-duties-to-up-their-pay?utm_source=openai))
In comparison, Alphabet’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, was awarded a new three-year compensation package in 2026, potentially worth up to $692 million. This package includes performance stock units and restricted stock tied to the performance of Alphabet’s subsidiaries, such as Waymo and Wing Aviation. ([economictimes.indiatimes.com](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/alphabet-offers-sundar-pichai-pay-package-worth-up-to-692-million-ft/articleshow/129195200.cms?from=mdr&utm_source=openai))
The compensation trends at Alphabet highlight the company’s approach to executive remuneration, emphasizing stock-based incentives aligned with the company’s performance and growth objectives.