CEO perks appeared less prevalent than in previous years, perhaps because the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission now requires more disclosure of things like auto allowances, security costs and health-club memberships.
Pay for the Northwest's top CEOs shot up last year, despite a turbulent stock market and concerns about a possible U.S. recession, according to a new analysis for The Seattle Times.
The 20-best paid CEOs who were in place for both 2006 and 2007 saw their median compensation rise to $8 million from $6.1 million the year before.
By Amy Martinez
Seattle Times business reporter
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