Jeff Bezos became world’s richest man despite earning a ‘humble’ salary at Amazon—here’s how

Jeff Bezos was the world’s richest person until Elon Musk overtook him in October 2024. Bezos earned the top spot despite earning a ‘humble’ salary of just $80,000 per year as Amazon’s founder, which is approximately ₹67 lakh, according to The New York Times.

The average salary at Amazon in the United States varies depending on the role and can range from $32,421 to $591,639 per year, as per multiple reports.