Amid the fierce competition in the technology industry, OpenAI's compensation data has drawn significant attention. The company's latest financial report reveals that it pays its approximately 4,000 employees an average of $1.5 million in stock compensation, setting a new record for tech startups. This figure is 34 times higher than the average employee compensation of the other 18 major tech companies over the past 25 years in the year before their initial public offering, which is truly astonishing.

According to the analysis, OpenAI expects to issue about $3 billion in stock compensation annually to its employees by 2030. In addition, OpenAI has eliminated the vesting period for employees to receive stock, and the previous requirement of working for six months to obtain equity no longer exists. This change may further increase employee compensation and attract more top talent to join this innovative company.

Regarding the proportion of compensation to revenue, the analysis shows that by 2025, OpenAI's employee compensation will account for 46% of the company's revenue. This ratio is second only to electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian and higher than well-known companies such as Palantir, Google, and Facebook, demonstrating OpenAI's strong ambition in compensation incentives.

There is no doubt that such compensation policies not only help attract talent but also aid in retaining existing employees. OpenAI's approach could serve as a reference for other tech companies, prompting the entire industry to re-examine its compensation structures.

As artificial intelligence develops rapidly, OpenAI, as a pioneer in the industry, not only leads in technological innovation but also sets a new benchmark in compensation incentives. All of this indicates that future competition is not just a battle of technology, but also a contest of talent and compensation.