Imagine earning Rs 67 crore every hour! This is the reality for Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s founder and the world’s second-richest person. His extraordinary wealth leaves even top billionaires in awe.
As per Inc.com, Bezos is expected to earn USD 8 million (approximately Rs 67.2 crore) every hour in 2024. His wealth primarily comes from his 10 per cent stake in Amazon rather than a high salary.
Surprisingly, Bezos’s annual salary is just USD 80,000 (around Rs 67 lakh)—100 times less than what he earns in an hour. His massive fortune showcases the power of investments and stock ownership.
Jeff Bezos’s net worth of USD 246 billion is over twice that of Mukesh Ambani (USD 96.7 billion) and three times Gautam Adani’s (USD 82.1 billion), making him a global wealth icon.
In 1994, Bezos started Amazon in a small Seattle garage. What began as an online bookstore has now grown into the world’s largest online retailer, transforming global e-commerce forever.
Bezos stepped down as Amazon’s CEO in July 2021 to focus on his other ventures but remains Amazon’s executive chairman. His vision continues to shape the company’s success.
Known as the richest Jewish person globally, Jeff Bezos’s journey from humble beginnings to global success proves that bold ideas and persistence can create unimaginable wealth.