Political and economic uncertainties have directly influenced the strategic decisions of companies, including High Leadership Remuneration. The average monthly fixed for high management positions in Brazil has remained stable, regardless of the size of the company, reveals the remuneration survey for Page Executive Page Executive Presidents and directors, the Pagegroup arm focused on the recruitment of executives of the call C-Level.
The study, conducted between October 2024 and February 2025, analyzed the remuneration of 2,000 executives acting in companies in various sectors, from small businesses to large corporations with revenues of over R $ 1 billion.
But What is the average salary of someone who holds the maximum position of a company, the CEO? According to the survey, depending on the company’s revenues, this amount can range from $ 40,000 to more than $ 80,000 per month – check out details in the table below.
The salary ranges were classified according to the companies’ revenues: up to R $ 250 million, between R $ 250 million and R $ 500 million, between R $ 500 million and R $ 1 billion, and over R $ 1 billion.
Despite salary stability, the survey indicates that companies are more selective in defining who remains at the center of strategic decisions.
“There is a intentional movement to retain leaders who, in addition to delivering results, can engage teams and direct transformations in complex contexts. These choices reveal the kind of future each organization wants to build, ”says Page Executive CEO Humberto Wahrhaftig.
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Caution and Punctual Appreciation
The maintenance of fixed compensation for the second consecutive year reflects the challenging macroeconomic environment. “The scenario imposes caution in salary revisions. What we saw were punctual gains, usually associated with specific contexts, such as restructuring or aggressive growthand not a wide trend of the market, ”said Paulo Dias, also director of Page Executive.
According to him, salary ranges should be interpreted as a thermometer of the strategic focus of companies. “Adjustments at certain levels of remuneration show where the company is investing and which functions gain protagonism.”
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Panorama of the main positions of high leadership
| CEO: Despite occupying the top of the hierarchy, the CEOs saw only punctual adjustments. On the other hand, there was an increase in charging for delivery of results, leadership in digital transformation and preparation of successors. |
| CFO: Financial directors have gained greater relevance, especially in M&A cycles, Ipos and Restructuring. Even in a caution scenario, the position concentrated part of the wage increases. |
| Human Resources Director (CHRO): At a time when people management stands out, Rhs have been essential in mediation of negotiations and maintaining organizational culture. Still, the average remuneration remained stable. |
| CTO: With the readjustment of technology investments, the position of Chief Technology Officer did not show relevant variations in salaries. The movement reflects the containment of spending in the Tech sector. |
| COO: Operations directors kept stable salary levels, except in cases where new responsibilities accumulated. |
Strategic functions
In a context marked with low economic growth and fierce talent competition, high leadership remuneration reveals more than numbers. According to Page Executive, it indicates what functions are considered strategic for the future of companies.
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“We are seeing leadership that needs to go beyond technical management. The valued executive today is one that can sail in volatile environments, engage people and deliver transformation,” concludes Wahrhaftig.
CEO Remuneration
Companies with revenues of up to R $ 250 million:
| Yet | Compensation |
| 2023 | R$ 40 mil a R$ 65 mil |
| 2024 | R$ 40 mil a R$ 65 mil |
| Stability |
From R $ 250 million to R $ 500 million
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| Yet | Compensation |
| 2023 | R$ 50 mil a R$ 80 mil |
| 2024 | R$ 50 mil a R$ 80 mil |
| Stability |
From R $ 500 million to R $ 1billion:
| Yet | Compensation |
| 2023 | From R $ 60 thousand |
| 2024 | From R $ 60 thousand |
| Stability |
Above R $ 1billion:
| Yet | Compensation |
| 2023 | From R $ 80 thousand |
| 2024 | From R $ 80 thousand |
| Stability |
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