"The median employee would have had to start working in 1740 to earn what the average CEO received in 2024."
"Telecommunication companies saw a significant pay bump compared to other sectors, with some leaders earning more than $200 million."
"The average S&P 500 leader earned $18.9 million in 2024, the highest amount recorded with a 7% increase from the previous year."
"Starbucks had the largest CEO-to-worker pay disparity, with CEO Brian Niccol earning 6,666 times more than the median employee."
AFL-CIO's 2025 Executive Paywatch study reveals that S&P 500 CEOs earned 285 times the average worker last year, with a notable average pay increase of $1.24 million. Starbucks' CEO Brian Niccol had the largest pay disparity, making 6,666 times more than the median employee. On average, corporate leaders saw a 7% increase in compensation, bringing average CEO earnings to a record $18.9 million. Compared to the CEO pay increase, the average worker's salary only rose by 3%. Tax cuts favoring CEOs were also noted, with significant impacts on income distribution.
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