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America's Highest-Paid CEOs (Photos)

These are the 10 corporate head honchos who earned the most money in 2010.

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These are the 10 corporate head honchos who earned the most money in 2010.

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Company: GAMCO Investors
Industry: Capital Markets
Total Compensation*: $56.6 million

*In 2010, according to data compiled by GMI

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Company: Aetna
Industry: Health Care
Total Compensation*: $57.8 million

*In 2010, according to data compiled by GMI

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Company: Vornado Realty Trust
Industry: Real-Estate Investment Trusts
Total Compensation*: $64.4 million

*In 2010, according to data compiled by GMI

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Company: Polo Ralph Lauren
Industry: Apparel & Luxury Goods
Total Compensation*: $66.6 million

*In 2010, according to data compiled by GMI

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Company: General Growth Properties
Industry: Real-Estate Investment Trusts
Total Compensation*: $66.7 million

*In 2010, according to data compiled by GMI

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Company: CVS Caremark
Industry: Retail
Total Compensation*: $68.1 million

*In 2010, according to data compiled by GMI

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Company: Verisk Analytics
Industry: Professional Services
Total Compensation*: $69.4 million

*In 2010, according to data compiled by GMI

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Company: TRW Automotive Holdings
Industry: Auto Components
Total Compensation*: $76.8 million

*In 2010, according to data compiled by GMI

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Company: Omnicare
Industry: Health Care
Total Compensation*: $98.3 million

*In 2010, according to data compiled by GMI

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Company: McKesson Corp.
Industry: Health Care
Total Compensation*: $145.3 million

*In 2010, according to data compiled by GMI

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