Board of Director compensation increases at US public companies
Non-Employee Director compensation at US public companies continues to rise at a modest pace with most companies making increases every 2-3 years.
Over the last five years, between approximately one-third and one-half of US public companies have provided total compensation increases to their non-employee directors.
Board member total compensation | Percent receiving increases
Of companies providing total compensation increases, S&P 100 and S&P 500 companies have commonly made 6% increases while non-S&P 500 company increases have been higher.
Board member total compensation YoY change
Source: Mercer’s Global Disclosure Database
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