Data shows that the size of an organization or firm determines the salary range for the vast majority of CEOs. ing to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary for a CEO in 2023 was $183,270 per year with the salary in small companies generally lower than in larger organizations.
An executive severance package usually consists of a severance of one and a half to two times the executive's salary, plus target bonuses and health benefits for up to two years (“Executive”).
Present the employee with the severance agreement, worked on by your HR manager, and walk through each section. Leave time for the employee to ask questions and make clear the time frame during which the employee has time to meet with their lawyer, as well as their last day.