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S&P 500 CEO pay tops $500, but two leaders earn under $500

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 · Written up by our desk · Equities

Yahoo Finance highlights that CEO compensation among S&P 500 companies is highly concentrated, with most chief executives earning far more than $500 a year.

The outlet notes that only two S&P 500 CEOs are paid less than $500 annually, underscoring the unusual nature of their compensation arrangements compared with peers.

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