Exclusive-S&P 500 CEO pay jumps to record as Musk-inspired compensation plans spread

S&P 500 CEO pay has reached a record high as compensation plans inspired by Elon Musk become more widespread. Reports indicate that the pay structures used at Tesla and SpaceX, which provide billions in rewards, have influenced broader executive compensation trends. These Musk-inspired models focus on significant performance-based rewards, contributing to the surge in total earnings for top executives across the S&P 500, marking a historic peak in corporate leadership remuneration.