Becker's Healthcare June 4, 2024
CEO pay in 2023 saw a 12.6% increase, with Apple and Netflix company leaders taking home some of the biggest paychecks, according to a study by Equilar.
The study, conducted in partnership with the Associated Press, reviewed CEO pay at S&P 500 companies. It identified trends in CEO compensation awards for those who served in their role at an S&P 500 company for at least two years as of the end of fiscal year 2023. Companies had to file a proxy from Jan. 1 to April 30, 2024, to be included in this study.
Of note, $81,467 was the median S&P 500 employee earning for 2023, a 5.2% increase from 2022. The CEO pay ratio increased to 196...