See how your pay compares to the CEOs of the top US companies
AP News • • business
Key Points:
- The average CEO compensation package increased by nearly 6% in 2025, reaching $17.7 million, reflecting rewards for profit growth and shareholder returns.
- Boards are also providing incentives to retain top executives and ensure continued company performance in the future.
- At half of the companies surveyed, the median worker would need 200 years to earn what the CEO makes in one year, up from 192 years the previous year.
- The data highlights the growing pay disparity between CEOs and average employees.