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CEOs for S&P 500 companies had 6% pay increase in 2025, AP survey finds

CEOs for S&P 500 companies had 6% pay increase in 2025, AP survey finds

Summary

CEOs of S&P 500 companies received a median pay increase of nearly 6% in 2025, with the median compensation rising to $17.7 million. This growth rate is the slowest since 2022, when median pay increased by about 1%.

Key Facts

  • The median pay for CEOs in the S&P 500 was $17.7 million in 2025.
  • CEO pay grew by almost 6% compared to the previous year.
  • This 6% increase is the smallest annual growth since 2022.
  • In 2022, CEO pay grew by about 1%.
  • The data comes from a survey by the Associated Press.
  • Ken Sweet, an AP banking reporter, contributed to the analysis.
  • The S&P 500 includes 500 major U.S. companies by market size.
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