Block and Super Micro Computer CEOs reported total pay of $500 or below last fiscal year, contrasting with typical S&P 500 executive salaries.
Two S&P 500 chief executives received total compensation of $500 or less in the last fiscal year, according to data. Block’s Jack Dorsey and Super Micro Computer’s Charles Liang were the only CEOs in the index with such minimal pay packages.
Most S&P 500 CEOs earn millions annually, with median pay exceeding $15 million in recent years. The $500 figure represents an extreme outlier, highlighting disparities in executive compensation across the index.
The data underscores ongoing debates about pay equity and corporate governance, though no immediate market reaction was noted.