Xin Lang Zheng Quan·2025-08-07 08:46Core Insights - The total compensation for CFOs in A-share listed companies reached 4.27 billion yuan in 2024, with an average annual salary of 814,800 yuan [1] - The publishing industry saw a total CFO compensation of 16.59 million yuan, with an average salary of 789,800 yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 7.87% [2] - The highest-paid CFO in the publishing sector is Yang Ruizhi from Zhongwen Online, earning 1.55 million yuan, which is approximately double the industry average [2] Industry Overview - The publishing industry has a predominant educational background for CFOs, with 52.38% holding a bachelor's degree and 42.86% holding a master's degree, while only one CFO has a doctoral degree [2] - The average age of CFOs in the publishing industry is over 40, with the oldest being Li Xuejiao from China Publishing, born in 1966 [2] - The CFO with the highest salary increase in the publishing sector is He Jun from Longban Media, whose salary rose by 14.3% to 888,900 yuan [2] Company Performance - Phoenix Media achieved a revenue of 13.606 billion yuan, a slight decline of 0.3% year-on-year, and a net profit of 1.598 billion yuan, down 45.9% year-on-year [3] - The CFO of Phoenix Media, Chen Min, earns 981,900 yuan, which is 24.32% above the industry average [3] - The companies with the largest declines in revenue and net profit in 2024 are ST Huawen and Zhongwen Online, with corresponding changes in CFO compensation as previously mentioned [3] Regulatory Issues - In 2025, the Hainan Securities Regulatory Bureau issued a warning to the former CFO of ST Huawen, Wang Bo, and imposed a fine of 500,000 yuan [4]