Warren Buffett's salary was just $100,000 last year - and he returned $50,000 to Berkshire Hathaway

• Warren Buffett's salary was $100,000 last year, and he hasn't seen a pay rise in over four decades.
• He repaid $50,000 to Berkshire Hathaway, partly to cover the cost of his personal calls and postage.
• Buffett's net worth exceeds $100 billion thanks to his ownership of Berkshire stock.

Warren Buffett's salary was a modest $100,000 last year — and he handed back $50,000 to his company.