Top 10 Highest-Paid CEOs in the United States in 2021

As the highest-ranking person in a company, Chief Executive Officers tend to be the highest-paid executives at any organization. Over the years, total compensation for CEOs has continued to trend up, especially in lucrative industries. Out of the top 10 highest-paid CEOs in the United States, 5 of them work in the technology sector.

Below is a list of the top 10 highest-paid CEOs for the most recent complete fiscal year: 2021. The list is ordered by the highest total pay and not the highest salary. “Other” compensation is defined as total compensation minus salary and includes annual variable cash, long-term incentive awards, pension, and any other compensation awarded in 2021.

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