2026 CEO Compensation

& Insights Study

Our 2026 CEO & President Study is Now Open for Participation

JM Search is conducting a comprehensive study on CEO and President compensation — including base salary, bonus, and equity design — plus retention dynamics, ways of working, and the challenges facing today’s leaders.

Participants of this 5 minute survey will receive an advance copy of the findings, including:

  • How your compensation and equity structure compare to peers
  • What challenges are keeping other CEOs up at night
  • How leaders are navigating boards, work models, and founder transitions
  • Retention risk and what CEOs value most in today’s packages

Your Data Stays Confidential

Providing your email at the end of the survey is optional and used solely to deliver results. All responses are aggregated and anonymized. No individual or company will be identified in any published findings.