Business · October 8, 2026
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, top execs getting over $500M special bonus: report

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Goldman Sachs is set to distribute a special performance-based bonus pool worth approximately $500 million to around 20 top executives. The payout, which stems from a 2021 long-term investment plan, is linked to the bank's share price growth and performance relative to competitors over the past five years. CEO David Solomon is expected to receive approximately $100 million, while President John Waldron is slated for roughly $66 million. The bank states the awards were designed to align compensation with performance and ensure leadership retention during a competitive market period.
Goldman Sachs is set to distribute a special performance-based bonus pool worth approximately $500 million to around 20 top executives. The payout, which stems from a 2021 long-term investment plan, is linked to the bank's share price growth and performance relative to competitors over the past five years. CEO David Solomon is expected to receive approximately $100 million, while President John Waldron is slated for roughly $66 million. The bank states the awards were designed to align compensation with performance and ensure leadership retention during a competitive market period.
