Alphabet Inc.’s Chief Legal Officer, Kent Walker, experienced a slight decrease in his total compensation for 2025, with his pay package totaling $29 million, down from $30.2 million in 2024. This adjustment reflects a broader trend in executive compensation within the tech industry.
Walker, who also serves as the company’s Secretary and President of Global Affairs, has been a pivotal figure at Alphabet for two decades, overseeing a wide array of legal and global affairs matters. His compensation has seen a steady increase over the years, from $24.5 million in 2022 to $27.3 million in 2023, before reaching $30.2 million in 2024. ([news.bloomberglaw.com](https://news.bloomberglaw.com/in-house-counsel/alphabet-legal-chiefs-pay-package-dipped-to-29-million-in-2025?utm_source=openai))
In addition to his annual compensation, Walker was granted 83,899 Class C Google Stock Units (GSUs) on April 8, 2026. These GSUs are subject to a multi-year vesting schedule, contingent upon his continued employment with the company. ([stocktitan.net](https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/GOOG/form-4-alphabet-inc-insider-trading-activity-5d03f7641ee8.html?utm_source=openai))
The slight reduction in Walker’s compensation comes amid a period of robust financial performance for Alphabet. The company reported earnings per share of $2.82 in the fourth quarter of 2025, surpassing analyst expectations of $2.59, and achieved a revenue of $113.83 billion, marking an 18% annual growth. ([moneycheck.com](https://moneycheck.com/alphabet-clo-unloads-14-3m-in-shares-following-strong-q4-earnings-report/?utm_source=openai))
Alphabet’s stock has also performed strongly, with shares currently trading near $303 and a price-to-earnings ratio of 28. Analyst consensus targets a price of $343.90. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.21, set for distribution on March 16, yielding approximately 0.3%. ([moneycheck.com](https://moneycheck.com/alphabet-clo-unloads-14-3m-in-shares-following-strong-q4-earnings-report/?utm_source=openai))
Walker’s compensation package, while slightly reduced, remains among the highest for corporate legal officers, reflecting his significant role within Alphabet and the company’s overall financial health.