The Washington Post: How much again? Figuring CEO paychecks can be a challenge

Figuring out what and why a company is paying its top executives is no small feat.  A good place to start is the section labeled the compensation discussion and analysis.  “It basically takes the reader through the philosophy of a company, the different components of compensation, how they work, how they compare to the marketplace,” said Steven Hall, managing director for pay consultancy at Steven Hall & Partners.