 While CEO of United States Steel in 2008, John P. Surma earned a total compensation of $11,130,689, which included a base salary of $1,218,336, a cash bonus of $3,250,000, stocks granted of $4,174,028, options granted of $2,233,336, and other compensation of $254,989.In 2009, he requested a 20% salary reduction and more than 60% reduction in his compensation package citing the difficult business environment.From June 6, 2008, to May 31, 2013, with Surma at the helm, US Steel's stock value plummeted by 89%.