In 2023, the median pay for S&P 500 CEOs hit a record $15.7 million, driven by a booming stock market. Some CEOs raked in nine-figure packages, with Hock Tan of Broadcom topping the list at $161.8 million, a whopping 510 times his median employee's pay. This surge in executive compensation has doubled over the past decade, highlighting a growing pay gap as CEOs earn 196 times more than the average worker. Most of this massive pay comes from stock awards, reflecting the high stakes and rewar...