[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Benzinga [@Benzinga](/creator/twitter/Benzinga) on x 305.6K followers Created: 2025-06-20 00:00:00 UTC Median CEO pay in the S&P XXX rose nearly XX% in 2024, reaching $XXXX million, according to a new AP survey. In contrast, median employee pay increased just XXX% to $XXXXXX. While company profits grew X% and the S&P XXX jumped 23%, the widening pay gap is raising concerns. Stock and option awards made up the bulk of CEO compensation, with median stock awards up XX% and salaries up just 4%. At half the companies surveyed, it would take the average employee XXX years to earn what their CEO makes in one. Top-paid CEOs include Rick Smith of Axon Enterprises, Lawrence Culp of GE Aerospace, Tim Cook of Apple, and Ted Sarandos of Netflix. Critics say such gaps hurt morale and retention, especially in low-wage industries like fast food and hospitality. Experts argue that tying pay to performance can be effective but warn it's fueling a massive rise in executive compensation.  XXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [quarterly earnings](/topic/quarterly-earnings) [rating agency](/topic/rating-agency) [$spy](/topic/$spy) [Post Link](https://x.com/Benzinga/status/1935850082772935122)
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Benzinga @Benzinga on x 305.6K followers
Created: 2025-06-20 00:00:00 UTC
Median CEO pay in the S&P XXX rose nearly XX% in 2024, reaching $XXXX million, according to a new AP survey. In contrast, median employee pay increased just XXX% to $XXXXXX. While company profits grew X% and the S&P XXX jumped 23%, the widening pay gap is raising concerns.
Stock and option awards made up the bulk of CEO compensation, with median stock awards up XX% and salaries up just 4%. At half the companies surveyed, it would take the average employee XXX years to earn what their CEO makes in one.
Top-paid CEOs include Rick Smith of Axon Enterprises, Lawrence Culp of GE Aerospace, Tim Cook of Apple, and Ted Sarandos of Netflix. Critics say such gaps hurt morale and retention, especially in low-wage industries like fast food and hospitality.
Experts argue that tying pay to performance can be effective but warn it's fueling a massive rise in executive compensation.
XXXXX engagements
Related Topics quarterly earnings rating agency $spy