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| year | Average CEO Compensation | Average CEO Compensation (Rolling) | Average CEO Compensation (Middle 340) | Median CEO Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 1,282 | 1,193 | ||
| 1978 | 1,973 | 1,866 | ||
| 1992 | 6,527 | 5,578 | 6,442 | 3,405 |
| 2000 | 25,784 | 21,757 | 20,461 | 6,810 |
| 2024 | 24,514 | 24,926 | 23,335 | 14,769 |
| 2025 | 27,943 | 24,632 | 28,796 | 14,475 |
Notes: The rolling average measure using a three-year rolling average to smooth the data series. The middle 340 compensation measure removes the highest and lowest paid among the top 350 CEOs to make sure the results aren't based on outliers. The median measure takes the mid-point of the 350 CEOs instead of the average.
Source: Authors’ analysis of data from Compustat’s ExecuComp database.
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