A rising market and rising regulation have created a unique environment for pay in our study of the S&P 500 CEOs. Key findings:
- Median total compensation for S&P 500 CEOs fell 7.9% in 2009, to $7.5 million, but bonuses were up 8.5%, with a median CEO bonus of $1.5 million
- Healthcare CEOs have the highest median compensation, at $10.5 million, but the biggest rises in pay from 2008 to 2009 went to CEOs in Services (9.8% increase) and Utilities (5.6% increase)
- While a majority of 2008 equity awards are underwater, those receiving grants in early 2009 saw major gains in intrinsic value as the market has recovered
2010 CEO Pay Analysis & Strategies for Large Caps
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