Paychecks for the big boys in business jumped nearly 10% last year, and nobody scored better than Axon CEO Rick Smith of Scottsdale. When it comes to raking in the dough, Smith is No. 1, according ...

This CEO was paid $165M last year — and it wasn’t Cook, Zuckerberg or Musk Axon Enterprises CEO Rick Smith poses with the company's Taser stun gun mounted to a rifle.© Getty Images Apple CEO ...

Axon prospers under Rick Smith's leadership Axon’s executive-compensation structure is heavily pegged to paying for performance, and the company has been on a roll lately. Axon's revenue jumped ...

In 2024, S&P 500 CEOs like Rick Smith and Stephen Schwarzman topped the pay charts, with compensation packages reaching up to $164.53 million.

Axon CEO Rick Smith topped the highest-paid CEOs list, reportedly raking in $165 million through stock incentives at his company, selling Tasers, security cameras, drones, and VR training.

Rick Smith, the founder and chief executive of Axon Enterprises, is the $164 million man. He claimed the biggest pay package among US chief executives in 2024, valued at $164.5 million, an ...

In 2024, S&P 500 CEOs like Rick Smith and Stephen Schwarzman topped the pay charts, with compensation packages reaching up to $164.53 million.

Axon CEO Rick Smith was the highest-paid CEO of 2024, earning $164.53 million. Smith's compensation was significantly higher than other top CEOs, including those at GE Aerospace, Blackstone, and ...

Most of Smith’s high-dollar compensation package came from a stock award, not annual salary, as is common for S&P 500 CEOs. Smith, who has led the company since 1993, received $246 million in ...