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Compensation for AI Executives Nears $2 Million

11 September, 2025

In response to the new age of AI, senior AI executives are emerging as key drivers of innovation. Equilar Top 50 Survey data reveals that median total compensation reached $1.6 million.

The Trillion Dollar Man? Comparing Musk’s 2018 Pay Plan to His Latest Tesla Award

9 September, 2025

Tesla announced a proposal to grant its CEO Elon Musk a 10-year equity award that could make him a trillionaire. This Equilar analysis examines the key elements of Musk’s 2018 pay package and the latest award, highlighting the differences in plan details and performance goals.

H1 2025 Equilar CEO Tracker

8 September, 2025

The latest Equilar CEO Tracker reveals there were 29 CEO departures across the Equilar 500 during the first half of 2025.

The State of CHROs in the Boardroom

27 August, 2025

The Percentage of New Directorships Filled by CHROs Declined Over 50%

Tesla Approves New Award for Elon Musk — How Does it Compare to the Largest Pay Packages on Record?

4 August, 2025

The Tesla board has approved a new award for CEO Elon Musk, as an ongoing legal battle has left his 2018 pay plan in limbo. This Equilar analysis reveals how the new award, valued at $24 billion, compares to the largest CEO pay packages on record.

Tracking Peer Group Criteria Across the Largest U.S. Companies

1 August, 2025

This analysis delves into peer group construction at Equilar 500 companies.

What’s New in Equilar Insight: Q2 2025 Feature Highlights

22 July, 2025

Equilar introduced several enhancements to its Insight platform and Snowflake in the second quarter of 2025. This post highlights those updates and explores the benefits they offer to Equilar clients.

The Highest-Paid CHROs in 2024

18 July, 2025

The 2025 edition of Equilar’s highest-paid CHROs reveals that HR executive pay reached $4.2 million at the median in 2024.

So You Want to Join a Board? 

13 May, 2025

In this post, we highlight three areas where CHROs can take action to position themselves for corporate board service.

Unpacking the Differences in Relative TSR Design

28 April, 2025

This Equilar study explores how variations in relative TSR plan design impact expected award values.