CEOs from 322 companies in the S&P 500 received median pay of $13.7 million in 2020, the Wall Street Journal found.Increasing numbers of shareholders are voting down proposed changes to executive compensation.CEOs at more than 300 of the top public companies in US received median pay of $13.7 million in 2020, up 15% from $12.8 million the year before, according to anExecutive pay rose thanks to a revived stock market and changes to compensation structures.
The figure represents Richison's total compensation reported under the Securities and Exchange Commission rules, including salary, bonuses, and multiyear stock and option awards. However, the future value of these awards can be underestimated if stock prices rise. While Richison was the highest-paid on the list, other CEOs in the S&P 500 make far more money overall, such as Tesla CEO and