Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson received nearly $38.65 million in total compensation for fiscal year 2026, a significant increase from the $30.53 million reported one year earlier. The disclosure has drawn attention because it follows layoffs across the studios responsible for the highly successful Battlefield 6.
EA’s filing credits the company’s financial performance and the successful execution of major projects, including Battlefield 6, when outlining its executive compensation decisions. However, the timing has sparked criticism from players and developers who have questioned why executives received such large rewards after workers lost their jobs.
In brief:
- Andrew Wilson received $38,649,984 in total compensation for fiscal 2026.
- His package included $28.48 million in stock awards and a $6.5 million performance bonus.
- Battlefield 6 met EA’s milestones for a successful, stable launch.
- Developers across DICE, Criterion, Ripple Effect and Motive were affected by layoffs.
According to EA’s fiscal 2026 filing, Wilson received a $1.3 million salary, approximately $28.48 million in stock awards, a $6.5 million non-equity incentive payment and around $2.37 million in other compensation. His total package reached $38,649,984, representing an increase of more than $8 million compared to fiscal 2025.
EA also disclosed that Wilson earned roughly 305 times the $126,612 compensation received by the company’s median employee.
Battlefield 6 was specifically mentioned among the franchises used to evaluate EA’s business performance. The company said the game met all milestones for a high-quality launch, including positive reviews, stable services, and stable gameplay. Battlefield 6 also helped EA reach a record $8.026 billion in net bookings during fiscal 2026.
The filing does not state that the layoffs directly caused Wilson’s compensation increase. Instead, it shows that Battlefield 6’s performance contributed to the wider business results used to fund executive bonuses.
President of EA Entertainment Laura Miele received approximately $13.71 million, while CFO Stuart Canfield received $11.32 million. Chief Legal Officer Jacob Schatz received $8.46 million, and Chief People Officer Mala Singh received $8.36 million.
These payments were disclosed months after EA confirmed job cuts affecting Battlefield teams at DICE, Criterion, Ripple Effect and Motive. EA described the cuts as selective changes intended to better align its teams with community priorities.
