A summary of the Pearl Meyer/NACD Director Compensation Report, including data on board pay and a historical analysis of evolving trends.
Pearl Meyer and NACD Director Compensation Report
Our annual report with NACD based on analysis of 1,400 public companies across 24 industries
About the Report
NACD and Pearl Meyer present the 2024-2025 Director Compensation Report, the 26th annual analysis of non-employee director compensation providing a comprehensive perspective on public company director pay practices. The report is available to NACD members on the NACD website.
Specific topics covered include:
- Total director compensation levels
- Pay elements and equity grant practices
- Share ownership guidelines
- Chair and committee premiums and meeting fees
- Board size and composition
Additional Data: Summary Statistics by Industry, Size, and Region
Pearl Meyer offers a companion piece, Director Compensation Report—Summary Statistics, for purchase with additional granular detail on director pay practices across a wide range of industries, company sizes, and regions.
Custom Reports
Pearl Meyer can provide an industry-specific report with detailed data on all elements of director compensation for your industry, as well as all firm participants in aggregate, including annual cash retainer, board meeting fees, equity compensation, committee compensation, total direct compensation, and total board cost.
We can also provide custom reports based on your specific data needs, for example data on all elements of the director compensation package for a custom peer group or a group based on company size.
Contact us for more information on custom reporting or to learn more about our director compensation consulting services.
Meet the Expert
Meet the Expert
Ryan P. Hourihan
Managing Director | Los Angeles
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