Once again, our lineup has dramatically changed.
Looking at the highest-paid CEOs of Greater Washington’s public companies, we have some major new contenders this year, with relocated companies like The Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA), led by President and CEO David Calhoun, and Raytheon Technologies Corp. (NYSE: RTX), led by Chairman and CEO Gregory Hayes, now calling our region home.
The average total compensation among this group of 25 was $18.1 million this year. Perhaps even more amazing is the average raise they got over 2020 pay, which was 213.25%. Only three women made the top 25 in compensation, and only three people making this list are not white.
With all the changes to our public companies in the past few years, at least the No. 1 highest-paid CEO can still be a surprise.
Here is last year’s list, in case you want to compare.
Read the full story from the Washington Business Journal.
