{"id":248397,"date":"2024-05-26T14:00:55","date_gmt":"2024-05-26T14:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/?p=248397"},"modified":"2024-05-26T14:00:54","modified_gmt":"2024-05-26T14:00:54","slug":"top-8-highest-paid-ceos-in-the-u-s-in-cur_year-salaries-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/highest-paid-ceos","title":{"rendered":"Top 8 Highest-Paid CEOs in the U.S. in 2024: Salaries Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The increase in compensation for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/13928\/c-level-executive\">chief executive officers<\/a> (CEOs) at the largest U.S. companies continued in 2023, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.equilar.com\/reports\/109-highest-paid-ceos-2024-equilar-100.html\" target=\"_blank\">2024 edition of the Equilar 100<\/a>. The median CEO pay rose to $23.7 million, an increase of 11.4% for the same group of companies from the previous year.<\/p>\n<p>According to Equilar, the rise in CEO compensation was mainly due to the increase in the value of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/stock\">stock<\/a> awards. Median stock awards grew by 20.9% in 2023, from $12.6 million to $15.3 million.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Among Equilar 100 CEOs in 2023, stock awards made up nearly 65% of median total compensation,&#8221; the report notes. &#8220;Additionally, total cash compensation increased by roughly 4% to $6.1 million, with cash bonuses increasing by 2.4% to $3.9 million.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>So, how much do CEOs make at the largest U.S. companies? Are they overpaid or fairly compensated? We have compiled a list of top chief executive officers\u2019 salaries to see who sets the highest bar.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:\u201c3\u201dpx;-moz-border-radius:\u201c3\u201dpx;-webkit-border-radius:\u201c3\u201dpx;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:\u201c3\u201dpx;-moz-border-radius:\u201c3\u201dpx;-webkit-border-radius:\u201c3\u201dpx;\">\n<h2><span id=\"key_takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The increase in compensation for CEOs at the largest U.S. companies continued in 2023.<\/li>\n<li>Several factors, including company size, industry, financial performance, and market competitiveness, influence a CEO&#8217;s salary.<\/li>\n<li>The average CEO salary in the U.S. is $838,489, but the range typically falls between $633,609 and $1,080,346.<\/li>\n<li>Hock Tan, CEO of Broadcom Inc., is the highest-paid CEO at $161,826,161.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n    <section class=\"toc-sticky w-100 bg-white \">\n        <div class=\"toc-sticky__container container\">\n            <div class=\"toc-sticky__open d-flex align-items-end\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                 aria-controls=\"multiCollapse1\"\n                 data-bs-target=\"#multiCollapse1\">\n                <button\n                        class=\"btn btn-primary collapse-action-btn p-1 rounded-circle\"\n                        type=\"button\"\n                >\n                    <i class=\"icon-chevron-up\"><\/i>\n                <\/button>\n                <span id=\"toc-current-title\" class=\"d-flex align-items-center\">\n                    Table of Contents\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"toc-main-title-permanent\">Table of Contents<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div\n                    class=\"collapse my-3\"\n                    id=\"multiCollapse1\"\n            >\n    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}\n<\/script>\n\n<h2><span id=\"average_ceo_salary_in_the_us_in_2024\">Average CEO Salary in the U.S. in 2024<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#004499;border-radius:3px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#0277CC;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px\"><strong>So, how much do CEOs typically make per year?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salary.com\/research\/salary\/benchmark\/chief-executive-officer-salary\" target=\"_blank\">According to Salary.com<\/a>, the average CEO salary in the United States is <strong>$838,489<\/strong> (as of April 24, 2024), but the range typically falls between <strong>$633,609 and $1,080,346<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career\/chief-executive-officer\/salaries\" target=\"_blank\">according to Indeed<\/a>, the average base chief executive officer\u2019s salary in the U.S. is <strong>$145,232<\/strong> (as of May 20, 2024), with a low of <strong>$74,027 and a high of $284,925<\/strong>.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>But who is the highest-paid CEO?<\/p>\n<p>According to Equilar, the highest-paid CEO in the USA is Hock Tan, CEO of Broadcom, whose pay package was nearly $162 million in 2023.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/elon-musk-net-worth\">Elon Musk<\/a>, CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/largest-tesla-shareholders\">Tesla<\/a>, is not included on this list, likely because in January 2024, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gibsondunn.com\/delaware-chancery-court-invalidates-elon-musk-55-8-billion-equity-compensation-package\/\" target=\"_blank\">state court in Delaware<\/a> invalidated the $55.8 billion pay package that Tesla\u2019s board of directors awarded to Elon Musk in 2018.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"top_8_highest-paid_ceos\">Top 8 Highest-Paid CEOs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following are the eight highest-paid CEOs in the United States:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Highest-Paid-CEOs-in-the-U.S.jpg\" alt=\"Chart showing the top 8 highest-paid CEOs in the U.S.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1761\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-248441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Highest-Paid-CEOs-in-the-U.S.jpg 1390w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Highest-Paid-CEOs-in-the-U.S-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Highest-Paid-CEOs-in-the-U.S-698x1024.jpg 698w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Highest-Paid-CEOs-in-the-U.S-768x1127.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Highest-Paid-CEOs-in-the-U.S-1047x1536.jpg 1047w, 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Hamid Moghadam \u2013 Prologis \u2013 $50,891,597<\/h3>\n<p>Hamid Moghadam is the CEO and chairman of Prologis, a logistics real estate investment trust. Moghadam co-founded the company in 1983, and under his leadership, it has become the largest owner, operator, and developer of industrial real estate in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Moghadam is widely recognized for his strategic vision and innovative approach to real estate development. He focuses on modern logistics facilities that meet the evolving needs of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/ecommerce\">e-commerce<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/23789\/supply-chain-management-scm\">supply chain management<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Moghadam is a prominent figure in the commercial real estate industry. He&#8217;s also known for his deep expertise and commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Jagtar Singh Chaudhry \u2013 Zscaler \u2013 $57,775,483<\/h3>\n<p>Jagtar Singh Chaudhry, also known as Jay Chaudhry, is the founder, CEO, and chairman of Zscaler, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/cloud-security-best-practices-expert-advice-to-follow\">cloud security<\/a> company. An Indian-American entrepreneur, Chaudhry established Zscaler in 2007 with the goal of revolutionizing internet security through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/2\/cloud-computing\">cloud computing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Before founding Zscaler, Chaudhry successfully founded and led several other technology companies, including AirDefense, CipherTrust, CoreHarbor, and SecureIT, demonstrating a consistent track record of innovation and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n<p>Under his leadership, Zscaler has become a prominent player in the cybersecurity industry, offering innovative solutions that secure internet traffic for organizations worldwide. Chaudhry&#8217;s extensive experience in the tech industry and his pioneering approach to cybersecurity have been instrumental in the company&#8217;s success.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Timothy Cook \u2013 Apple \u2013 $63,209,845<\/h3>\n<p>Timothy Cook is the CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/largest-apple-shareholders\">Apple<\/a>, one of the world&#8217;s most valuable and influential technology companies, and also serves on its board of directors. Cook joined Apple as senior vice president for worldwide operations in 1998 and became the company&#8217;s chief operating officer in 2007.<\/p>\n<p>In August 2011, Cook was appointed CEO, succeeding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/28136\/steve-jobs\">Steve Jobs<\/a>. 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In 2006, Lansing joined FICO&#8217;s board of directors and became CEO in 2012.<\/p>\n<p>Lansing has a strong background in technology and business, with previous leadership roles at InfoSpace, ValueVision Media, and NBC Internet.<\/p>\n<p>Under his leadership, FICO has expanded its focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/32370\/advanced-analytics\">innovative analytics<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/190\/artificial-intelligence-ai\">artificial intelligence<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/1507\/enterprise-decision-management-edm\">decision management solutions<\/a> that help businesses make smarter decisions. Lansing&#8217;s strategic vision has been instrumental in driving FICO&#8217;s growth and maintaining its position as a market leader in credit scoring and analytics.<\/p>\n<h3>4. 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A prominent Indian-American business executive is known for his leadership roles in major technology and investment firms.<\/p>\n<p>Arora&#8217;s career began at Fidelity Investments, but he rose to prominence during his tenure at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/5359\/google\">Google<\/a>, where he served as chief business officer and senior vice president.<\/p>\n<p>He later joined SoftBank Group as president and chief operating officer, playing a key role in the company&#8217;s global investment strategy.<\/p>\n<p>In 2018, Arora became the CEO and chairman of Palo Alto Networks, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/24747\/cybersecurity\">cybersecurity<\/a> company, where he has been instrumental in driving the company&#8217;s growth and innovation. Arora is recognized for his strategic vision and ability to scale businesses in the competitive tech landscape.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Hock Tan \u2013 Broadcom \u2013 $161,826,161<\/h3>\n<p>The highest-paid CEO is Hock Tan, who has been the president and CEO of Broadcom, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/2373\/semiconductor\">semiconductor<\/a> and infrastructure software company, and its predecessor company, Avago Technologies, since 2006.<\/p>\n<p>Tan&#8217;s management style and vision have been instrumental in driving Broadcom&#8217;s growth and profitability, making him a key figure in the global tech industry.<\/p>\n<p>Under his leadership, Broadcom has become a major player in the semiconductor industry, known for its aggressive growth strategy through high-profile acquisitions, including its $19 billion all-cash acquisition of CA Technologies in 2018, its $10.7 billion acquisition of Symantec&#8217;s enterprise security business in 2019, and its $61 billion acquisition of VMware in November 2023.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"the_bottom_line\">The Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The salary of a CEO is influenced by several factors, including company size, industry, financial performance, and market competitiveness.<\/p>\n<p>Other factors, such as the CEO&#8217;s experience, leadership skills, and negotiation abilities, also play a significant role.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, board decisions, shareholder expectations, and regulatory requirements contribute to determining a CEO&#8217;s compensation package.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"man_faq_sec\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Who is the highest-paid CEO in the U.S.?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">The highest-paid CEO in the U.S. is Hock Tan, who has been the president and CEO of Broadcom, a semiconductor and infrastructure software company, and its predecessor company, Avago Technologies, since 2006.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Who is the most overpaid CEO?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">While the answer to this question is subjective, one of the most overpaid CEOs is Badrinarayanan Kothandaraman, CEO of Enphase Energy. Although the company&#8217;s return was -50.1% in 2023, Kothandaraman received compensation of $19.52 million.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What CEO jobs pay the most?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">The highest-paying CEO jobs are in the auto, technology, healthcare, and construction industries.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"reference-content\">\n<div class=\"reference-heading reference-content-collapsible-heading\">\n<h2><span id=\"references\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reference-content-body\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.equilar.com\/reports\/109-highest-paid-ceos-2024-equilar-100.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Equilar 100: The 100 Highest-Paid CEOs in 2023<\/a> (Equilar)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salary.com\/research\/salary\/benchmark\/chief-executive-officer-salary\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chief Executive Officer Salary in the United States<\/a> (Salary)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career\/chief-executive-officer\/salaries\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chief executive officer salary in United States<\/a> (Indeed)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gibsondunn.com\/delaware-chancery-court-invalidates-elon-musk-55-8-billion-equity-compensation-package\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Delaware Court of Chancery Invalidates Elon Musk\u2019s $55.8 Billion Equity Compensation Package<\/a> (Gibsondunn)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The increase in compensation for chief executive officers (CEOs) at the largest U.S. companies continued in 2023, according to the 2024 edition of the Equilar 100. 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