Here are Bloomberg's Highest-Paid CEOs

In 2016, Marc Lore, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., was the highest-earning corporate leader in the United States. The 2016 Bloomberg Pay Index recorded his total compensation at US$236.89 million, equivalent to Rp 3.15 trillion at an exchange rate of Rp 13,300 per US dollar. This figure comprised a salary of US$346,154, a bonus of US$1.06 million, acquisition compensation of US$235.47 million, and other pensions and benefits totaling US$26,000.

Apple Inc.'s CEO, Tim Cook, ranked second with total earnings of US$123.99 million, or approximately Rp 1.99 trillion. John S. Weinberg, Executive Chairman of Evercore Partners Inc., followed in third place with earnings of US$123.93 million, equivalent to Rp 1.65 trillion.

The high incomes of these American CEOs demonstrate their exceptional talent and the significant demand for their expertise within major corporations. The technology sector dominates the list of highest-earning corporate leaders, including CEOs from Apple Inc., Google, Tesla Inc., and IBM.