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Top Management and Executive Salary Survey - 3 Example Jobs: Chief Executive Officer | Chief Financial Officer | Chief Operating Officer

Chief Executive Officer
Area: National Average - U.S. Survey Title: Top Management and Executive Salary Survey Size: Large Organizations ($10,000,000 - $1,000,000,000)

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990 Tax-Exempt Database
Direct Compensation $185,458 $77,642 $129,023 $182,931 $241,893 $293,274
Allowances & Benefits $26,672 $10,523 $25,949 $42,821 $57,525
Total Annual Compensation 45 $212,130 $77,642 $139,546 $208,880 $284,714 $350,799 45
U.S. Proxy & ERI Executive Databases
Annual Salary $348,196 $165,312 $249,250 $344,400 $468,094 $577,214
Incentive/Variable Pay $129,004 $61,152 $92,203 $127,400 $173,157 $213,522
Total Direct Annual Compensation $477,200 $226,464 $341,453 $471,800 $641,251 $790,736
Survey Participant Database
Annual Salary $407,290 $269,735 $371,524 $477,353 $583,182 $684,971
Incentive/Variable Pay $73,021 $48,592 $66,727 $85,582 $104,437 $122,572
Total Direct Annual Compensation $480,311 $318,327 $438,251 $562,935 $687,619 $807,543
Position Description

Plans, develops, and establishes policies and objectives of organization in accordance with board directives and corporation charter. This is the top executive and principal organization leader in the organization. Title practices among companies vary; depending on the organization, the position may have the title of Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Executive Officer & President, President, General Manager, or other combinations. This position is distinguished from others in that it is the top ranking executive and, in most cases, is the highest paid executive in the organization. Reports to Board of Directors and often is a member of the board.

Responsible for the profitability of the entire organization. Confers with organization officials to plan business objectives, to develop organizational policies to coordinate functions and operations between divisions and departments, and to establish responsibilities and procedures for attaining objectives. Reviews activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and revises objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions. Directs and coordinates formulation of financial programs to provide funding for new or continuing operations to maximize returns on investments, and to increase productivity. Plans and develops industrial, labor, and public relations policies designed to improve company's image and relations with customers, employees, stockholders, and public. Evaluates performance of executives for compliance with established policies and objectives of firm and contributions in attaining objectives. May preside over Board of Directors. May serve as chairman of committees, such as management, executive, engineering, and sales.
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