Jensen Huang's net worth is $158 billion. Here's how the Nvidia CEO built his fortune and spends his money.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has come a long way from his first job washing dishes at Denny's. His net worth makes him one of the richest men alive.
Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, has an estimated net worth of $158.7 billion. The Nvidia CEO's fortune came from his role as the company's founder and president, as Nvidia has seen a meteoric rise in the past few years, hitting a trillion-dollar valuation in 2023 and becoming the first company to crack the $4 trillion mark. Huang's net worth is primarily due to his ownership of roughly 3.77% of the company's outstanding shares.
In 2024, he broke into Forbes' list of the top 10 richest people. Despite his wealth, Huang faced questions about his relationship with a woman believed to have passed information to China, which may threaten his position at Nvidia. His total compensation in 2025 was $49.8 million, including stock awards and bonuses. Huang has owned properties in California and Hawaii, and has donated significant amounts to various philanthropic causes, including Oregon State University and Stanford University.
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