The rich compensation for being the CEO

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Being CEO is a tough gig, no question. But the pay? It’s fabulous.

Being CEO is a tough gig, no question. But the pay? It’s fabulous.

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Jeff Sommer

Beating Wall Street’s profit expectations is hard enough. Chief executives of major US companies must also deal with issues like tariffs, climate change and diversity, equity and inclusion, with the Trump administration constantly changing the rules of the game.

Being CEO is a tough gig, no question. But the pay? It’s fabulous.

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