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Zuckerberg noted that teachers in Richland Parish, La., received a $50,000 bonus this year due to the increased revenue from Meta’s data-center project.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
In his essay, he referenced a local sales-tax earmark that led to teachers in Richland Parish, La., receiving $50,000 bonus checks funded by increased economic activity near the company’s Hyperion data-center campus.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
For people like Lisa and Warren, drinking less alcohol has been a happy bonus.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
According to forms filed with the IRS, in 2023 she pocketed $907,923, a payout that included a $495,000 bonus, a number that exceeded her base pay at the time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Busting up a Russian spy ring was an unexpected bonus.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
In the past year, Thames Water boss Chris Weston saw his pay increase 14% to £1.63m while other directors received bonuses totalling £4.1m.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
In addition to the purse money awarded in each race, a points system will be used to pay out bonuses from a $5 million prize pool based on the final standings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
Year-end bonuses have jumped at banks, fueled by record earnings.
From Barron's ● Aug. 8, 2026
The company’s board also rewarded Edison executives with higher salaries and bonuses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Jim earns something over $200,000, with bonuses based on the strength of the economy and his sales staff’s success.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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