Searxng/media entertainment CEO Celebrity S&P 500 CEO pay surged nearly 11% in 2025, led by a 117% jump in the media and entertainment sector, per ISS-Corporate. April 28, 2026 AceShowbiz - CEO compensation across the S&P 500 experienced a notable rise in 2025, with an overall increase of nearly 11% compared to 2024. Leading the surge was the Media and entertainment sector, which saw an extraordinary 117% jump in executive pay packages. This significant growth in CEO remuneration was highlighted in a recent analysis published by the proxy advisory firm ISS-Corporate.