An analysis of CEO compensation at S&P 500 companies shows that median salaries grew over 8 percent, and median bonuses grew 45 percent to over $710,000.

The analysis, conducted by compensation firm Equilar, Inc. for the first three quarters of 2003, also showed that the size of restricted stock awards grew significantly for CEOs, even though the number of individuals who received such awards increased only slightly.

At the same time, the number of stock options granted declined for CEOs, leading to an overall decline in the value of those grants.

Greater detail of Equilar's findings, including comparable data for CFO positions, is available below.

Compensation Analysis During First Three Quarters Of 2003