Welcome to Chief Executive‘s Executive Compensation Resource Center. Please browse the sections below to learn more about executive compensation. All of the free and paid resources on the site are designed to help you and your company successfully structure and implement an effective executive compensation strategy.

Executive Compensation Overview
- What CEOs need to know about executive compensation
- Components of an executive compensation plan
- 5 keys to effective executive compensation
- The link between executive compensation and strategy

Benchmark Your Compensation Program
- Base salaries by position
- Short-term incentives (bonuses)
- Long-term incentives (equity, options, etc.)
- Benefits and perquisites

Glossary and Considerations
CEO & Senior Executive Compensation Report for Private Companies
Our annual report, the CEO & Senior Executive Compensation Report for Private Companies, is the gold standard for benchmarking executive compensation in private companies. The report also details guidance and best practices from leading executive compensation consulting firms.
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Advisory Services
Chief Executive has partnered with some of the leading compensation consultants to provide our clients the best strategic guidance possible as you evaluate your executive compensation plans. If you are evaluating your compensation programs, please contact us for a free consultation with our advisory services partners.
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CEO Salary and CEO Pay
For more information on CEO salary and CEO pay, be sure to visit the base salaries by position page.