In Which Sectors Do CEOs Make The Most (Or Least)?
In 2015, executives in the healthcare, basic materials and industrial goods sectors had the highest median compensation. Those in utilities, services and technology had the lowest.
Median compensation, in millions of dollars
Percent change from 2014
5
Technology
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
14.5
Healthcare
7
12.3
Basic materials
3
12
Industrial goods
3
9.3
Utilities
7
9.4
Services
0
10.20
Technology
5
Total CEO compensation included base salary, bonus, perks, stock awards, stock option awards, deferred compensation and other types of pay, benefits and perks.
