S&P 500

A Breakdown of Paydays at America’s Biggest Companies

In a year marked by tech layoffs and high inflation, competition for workers helped to lift paydays at most S&P…

1 year ago

In a Hot Job Market, Companies Hand Out Big Awards to Retain Key Executives

Big U.S. companies are doling out one-time awards to executives in an effort to retain high-performing leaders amid record employee…

2 years ago

C.E.O. Pay Packages Rise to Record Levels

The median pay package for C.E.O.s of the biggest U.S. companies reached nearly $15 million last year, setting a record…

2 years ago

CEO Pay Packages Rose to $14.7 Million in 2021, a New High

The median pay package for chief executives of the biggest U.S. companies reached $14.7 million in 2021, setting a sixth-straight…

2 years ago

The Highest Paid CEOs in the S&P 500: Top Pay Packages of 2021

How much do CEOs make? Last year, the answer ranged from $0 to nearly $300 million, according to The Wall…

2 years ago

Business Owner Breaks Down Why She Pays All Staff Including Herself the Same Salary and Takes Aim at CEOs Raking in Millions

Some market watchers argue that the rise in median executive payouts is a natural consequence of the stiffer competition for…

3 years ago

CEO Pay Heads for Record as Pandemic Recedes

Pay increases for U.S. chief executives have gained steam, putting compensation on pace to set a record amid a tight…

3 years ago

25 Companies That Pay Their Board of Directors a Shocking Amount

At one time, being a member of the board of directors of an S&P 500 company might have meant attending…

6 years ago