Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman's compensation for the last year has sparked discussions due to its magnitude despite a significant drop from the previous year. Schwarzman took home $896.7 million in 2023, marking a 30% decrease from his earnings a year earlier. This pay includes his salary, bonuses, and dividends. The discussion around his compensation comes against the backdrop of the company's 19-year history without turning a profit, raising questions about the correlation between executive pay and company performance.