"Total direct compensation for outside directors increased 3% at the median over the prior year. The typical Fortune 500 director receives almost $227,000 in total direct compensation, up from about $220,000 in last year's study. The median value of total cash compensation increased 8% over the last year, while median stock compensation remained flat.... The median retainer paid to compensation committee members increased 25% last year and now equals what audit committee members receive ($10,000)."  MORE >>