A rising market and rising regulation haven’t stopped a slight pay bump in our study of the S&P 400 CEOs. Key findings include:
- Median total compensation for S&P 500 CEOs rose 1.7% in 2009, to $3.76 million; bonuses were up 11.6%, with a median of $732,331
- Healthcare CEOs have the highest median compensation, at $5.5 million, but the biggest rises in pay from 2008 to 2009 went to CEOs in Utilities (up 13.9%) and Consumer Goods (up 12.5%)
- 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 Strategies for Mid Cap Companies
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