Broadcom's Hock Tan was the highest-paid chief executive, earning over $161 million in total compensation last year

Chief executives had a very, very good year in 2023.
According to a new study by Equilar, a data analytics platform, median pay for CEOs of S&P 500 companies spiked by 12.6% last year to $16.3 million, a significant jump from 2022's modest 0.9% rise. Equilar said stock awards made up nearly 70% of total compensation last year. To compile compensation data, Equilar includes salaries, bonuses, benefits and perks.
We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 highest paid CEOs, including their industry of focus, and their total compensation.









