Becker's Healthcare September 24, 2025
CEOs should receive the highest compensation 4-7 years into their tenure, according to an executive pay trends survey from global management consulting firm Korn Ferry.
Korn Ferry’s “Global Total Rewards Pulse Survey” includes responses from 3,880 total rewards practitioners, human resources business partners and human resources leaders across 132 countries gathered in June. About 78 of the respondents were from healthcare organizations, Korn Ferry confirmed to Becker’s.
Here are five things to know from the survey:
1. Fifty-one percent of respondents said a CEO’s target compensation should reach its highest 4-7 years into their tenure. Another 41% said it should be in the 7-11 year range, followed by late career (6%) and new to role (2%).
2. Nearly 70% said...
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