2024年影视圈薪酬百态：多名董事长降酬时，万达电影董事长获超千万元“年薪”

Core Insights - The film industry in 2024 faces multiple challenges, with total box office revenue in China dropping to 42.502 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 22.7%, and total audience numbers falling to 1.01 billion, down 23.1% [1][8] - There is a notable disparity in executive compensation among film companies, with 10 out of 16 listed companies reporting a decline in total executive pay, while 11 companies saw an increase in average executive compensation [1][3] - Wanda Film stands out with a reported loss of 940 million yuan in 2024, yet its chairman, Chen Xi, received a salary of 10.1725 million yuan, the highest among executives in the sector [1][6][7] Industry Overview - The overall film industry is experiencing a downturn, with significant declines in box office performance and audience engagement [1][8] - The average executive compensation in Wanda Film is the highest at 2.0563 million yuan, followed by Mango Super Media and others [1][8] Executive Compensation Analysis - Wanda Film's total executive compensation reached 34.9575 million yuan in 2024, a 53.9% increase from 22.717 million yuan in 2023 [3][6] - Despite the overall decline in executive pay across the industry, the average compensation for executives in many companies has increased, indicating a potential concentration of higher salaries among fewer individuals [8][9] - Notably, only three executives in the industry received over 4 million yuan, with the majority earning between 1 million and 3 million yuan [9][12] Company-Specific Insights - Wanda Film's revenue for 2024 was approximately 12.362 billion yuan, a decrease of 15.44% year-on-year, with a significant drop in box office revenue from its cinemas [7][8] - Other companies like Mango Super Media and Huayi Brothers also reported declines in executive compensation, with Mango Super Media's total executive pay falling by 27.9% [6][12] - The film industry is witnessing a trend where high-level executives are receiving substantial pay despite overall company losses, highlighting a growing divide in compensation structures [8][9]