Mark Zuckerberg's compensation rose 53.5% to $8.9 million in 2017
, largely due to higher costs related to his personal security.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's compensation jumps to $8.9M as security costs increase. About 83 percent of the compensation represented security-related expenses, while much of the rest was tied to Zuckerberg's personal usage of private aircraft. Facebook, which has consistently reported stronger-than-expected earnings over the past two years, has faced public outcry over its role in Russia's alleged influence over the 2016 U.S. presidential election.