How much money does a CEO earn?

Answer 1

Well, the answer to your question varies dramaticaly with geographical location, industry the CEO is in, size of the organization, revenues, profit margins, role and responsibility, prior experience, educational qualifications and a host of other areas.

To answer your question using an example, Lets say a Chief Executive Officer with 15 years of experience at New York City, NY. The company is NYSE listed and has an annual revenue of $65,000,000 per year. It is in the Legal Services Industry. The company has 150 employees. The CEO is a Law Graduate and and MBA, both from Ivy League Schools.

Now, the CEO will get a cash component, Bonuses, Gratuity, comissions, overtime, profit sharing and lots of benefits. Some of the typical CEO benefits are

- 4 weeks paid vacation.

- Medical/Dental Plans

- Paid Sick Leave

- 401(k)

- Life Insurance

- KnR Insurance

- Key Man Insurance

- Liability Insurance

- 3 Company Cars

- Use of the Corporate Jet

- Gym Membership

Gross Cash to him is $2,488,000 per annum + benefits.