Report: Equity Awards Drive Growth in S&P 500 CEO Compensation

<p>NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CEO compensation continues to climb across corporate America. In the S&P 500, median CEO pay reached $17.5 million in 2026, up 63% from $10.7 million in 2017. From 2025 to 2026, median pay rose 6%. Equity and performance-based awards are driving...</p>