While the SEC requires a certain calculation, such as using the grant date fair value of unvested equity awards granted, this often doesn't reflect what the executive actually receives once stock awards are vested or options are exercised.
However, it's also pretty common for companies to provide alternative calculations, such as the value of vested stock awards and exercised options, because they think this provides a better picture into what a CEO really makes.
If you devote your life to succeeding in many other disciplines, like sports, when you get to the top no one seems to begrudge you the earnings that go with that.
