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- Warren Buffett's salary was $100,000 last year, while his deputy made $20 million.
- Buffett wants it that way to signal his prudence, frugality, and devotion to Berkshire shareholders.
- The investor pays back $50,000 annually, and Berkshire spends triple his salary on keeping him safe.
Warren Buffett's salary was only $100,000 last year — a fraction of the $20 million raked in by his deputy and planned successor, Greg Abel.
Buffett won't be resentful though. As Berkshire Hathaway's CEO and chairman, Buffett recommends to his board of directors how much he should be paid, and sets the compensation of Abel and other executives.