CEO Pay Trends

CEO Pay Trends, an Equilar publication, analyzes the compensation data of chief executive officers (CEOs) at Equilar 500 companies over the last five fiscal years. The publication examines how companies structure CEO pay packages and key factors, such as ramifications from new Pay Versus Performance requirements, that impact compensation. Meridian Compensation Partners has provided independent commentary on current trends in CEO compensation and key insights to keep in mind going forward.

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Key Findings

• Median CEO compensation decreased by 1.3% to $14 million in 2022 
• The median value of annual bonuses awarded to CEOs declined by 5.7% in 2022
• The median CEO Pay Ratio in 2022 was 198:1, a 3.2% decline from the previous year
• 55.1% of CEOs earned between the target and maximum in their bonus payout structure in 2022