CEO compensation surged 23% in 2025, widening the pay gap as executive stock awards and bonuses climbed sharply.

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It’s not your imagination—CEO compensation has significantly outpaced average worker salaries over the years. The pay for chief executives at major companies in the United States increased by an ...

Over the past decade, a growing number of U.S. boards have followed their European counterparts by separating the chair and CEO roles. Today, almost 60% of S&P 500 companies have done so, with 39% ...