CEO Pay Study
The corner offices of corporate America are home to some of the most influential executives in business today, notably chief executive officers (CEOs). The CEO’s position is the most pivotal for any corporation, driving strategy and financial growth, particularly during periods of uncertainty and transition. The leadership and steady guidance of top-performing CEOs often come […]
Amit Batish is Director of Content at Equilar, Inc. This post is based on his Equilar memorandum.
The corner offices of corporate America are home to some of the most influential executives in business today, notably chief executive officers (CEOs). The CEO’s position is the most pivotal for any corporation, driving strategy and financial growth, particularly during periods of uncertainty and transition. The leadership and steady guidance of top-performing CEOs often come at a premium, and companies have seldom shied away from offering generous compensation, despite ongoing public scrutiny.
Equilar and the Associated Press have partnered for 15 years to examine CEO compensation packages across the S&P 500. The annual study identifies trends in compensation awards for CEOs who served in that role at an S&P 500 company for at least two years as of the most recent fiscal year end. To qualify for inclusion in this year’s study, companies must have filed a proxy between January 1 and April 30, 2025.
CEO Compensation Climbed 9.7% in the Latest Increase (more…)
