Blankfein is top dog

Lloyd Blankfein, the chief executive of Goldman Sachs, earned $US26 million last year, making him the best paid CEO among North America's 20 largest financial companies.

By InvestSMART · 4 Jun 2013

By InvestSMART ·
4 Jun 2013

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Lloyd Blankfein, the chief executive of Goldman Sachs, earned $US26 million last year, making him the best paid CEO among North America's 20 largest financial companies. John Stumpf, the boss of Wells Fargo & Co, was second with $US19.3 million, according to Bloomberg Markets magazine.

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Frequently Asked Questions about this Article…

Who was the highest-paid CEO among North America's 20 largest financial companies?

Lloyd Blankfein, the chief executive of Goldman Sachs, was the highest-paid CEO — earning US$26 million last year, according to Bloomberg Markets magazine.

How much did Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein earn last year?

Lloyd Blankfein earned US$26 million last year, as reported by Bloomberg Markets magazine.

Who was the second-highest-paid CEO among the largest North American financial firms?

John Stumpf, the boss of Wells Fargo & Co., was the second-highest-paid CEO with US$19.3 million, according to Bloomberg Markets magazine.

What publication reported the CEO pay figures and ranking?

Bloomberg Markets magazine reported the CEO pay figures and the ranking of North America's 20 largest financial companies.

Which companies are specifically mentioned in the CEO pay report?

The article specifically mentions Goldman Sachs (CEO Lloyd Blankfein) and Wells Fargo & Co. (CEO John Stumpf) as the top two earners among the 20 largest North American financial companies.

Are the reported CEO compensation amounts stated in US dollars?

Yes — the figures cited are in US dollars: US$26 million for Lloyd Blankfein and US$19.3 million for John Stumpf.

Does the article include the full list of the 20 largest financial companies and their CEO pay?

No — the brief article highlights the top-paid CEO and the runner-up but does not provide the full 20-company list or complete pay breakdown; Bloomberg Markets magazine is the cited source for the ranking.

Where can everyday investors find more details about these CEO pay rankings?

Everyday investors looking for more details should check the Bloomberg Markets magazine report cited in the article for the full ranking and additional context about CEO compensation.