Key Takeaways CEO pay continued to climb to record levels in fiscal 2025, with median S&P 500 CEO compensation reaching $17.5 million, while median pay among Russell 3000 companies (excluding the S&P 500) remained relatively stable; Equity compensation remained the primary driver of CEO pay growth, as companies increased long-term incentive award values and expanded […]

Source: Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance

Published: 2026-09-21T13:51:40Z