Most companies are so focused on cutting costs. It's why I thought you might find the article in the USA Today so interesting.

"Dell was the security champ among the Fortune 100, spending $1,164,625 protecting CEO Michael Dell in 2008. 'The board believes that Mr. Dell's personal safety and security are of vital importance,' says the company proxy. Dell spokesman Jess Blackburn added that it would be more appropriate to look at salaries, bonuses and other perks, and not focus on security alone."

Maybe it's no surprise. Rasmussen Reports recently asked people to rank professions and they put CEOs at the bottom. (Yes, I know, journalists weren't much better. I'm hoping you all disagree.)

You can check CEO pay for companies across the country here. You'll find a list of the top 100 paid CEOs here. Michael Dell is not among those top 100. In fact, you'll find a lot of media company CEOs, financial corporation CEOs and oil company CEOs.

The most interesting data from this website is a look at how much the CEOs that received all the TARP money make.

What do you think?

Are CEOs making too much money?

Do companies spend too much to protect their CEOs?

Add your thoughts below.

1 Comments

ELAINE HARWOOD said:

I work for the postal service and I happen to know that many threats have been made against Mr Dell. He is worth every penny they spend on him! And MUCH more! I can't vouch for any other CEO's in fact I believe that most CEO's are Extremely overpaid and overprotected.AND SHAME ON THEM FOR GETTING SO MUCH MONEY FOR SUCH A BAD JOB!AND THEN TAKING TAX MONEY!FOR SHAME!!

September 11, 2009 2:18 AM

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