That compared with median pay for male CEOs of $10.4 million, which was down 0.8 percent from 2013. Marissa Mayer, the head of Yahoo, was the highest-paid female chief executive in the Equilar/AP ...

There are currently 29 female CEOs of S&P 500 companies — a mere 5.8% of the top spots, according to Catalyst. And while women are continuing to break glass ceilings, it’s clear they have a ...

Female chief executive are outpacing their male colleagues in pay, although they remain vastly outnumbered. Last year, the median pay for women CEOs rose to $15.9 million, up 21 percent from 2013 ...

10 highest-paid female CEOs. By Associated Press Updated May 30, 2015 8:01 p.m. NEW YORK, NY - MAY 04:Marissa Mayer, President and CEO of Yahoo attends "China: ...

Additionally, women are more likely to have served as chief financial officer (CFO) prior to becoming CEO. Some 10 percent of female CEOs held this role compared to 6 percent of male CEOs ...

That compared with median pay for male CEOs of $10.4 million, which was down 0.8 percent from 2013. Marissa Mayer, the head of Yahoo, was the highest-paid female chief executive in the Equilar/AP ...

The 10 highest-paid female CEOs in 2014, according to a study carried out by executive compensation data firm Equilar and Associated Press. Top row, from left: Marissa Mayer, ...

The top 10 highest-paid female CEOs May 29, 2015, 3:30 AM In this Feb. 19, 2015 photo, Yahoo President and CEO Marissa Mayer delivers the keynote address at the first-ever Yahoo Mobile Developer's ...