CEO Pay vs. Average Worker: A Stark Gap

CEO Pay vs. Average Worker: A Stark Gap

Update: 2025-12-12
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Despite economic struggles for many Americans, top executives like Apples Tim Cook are seeing record-breaking salaries. Cooks 2024 compensation of $74.6 million, including stock awards, incentive pay, and other compensation, equates to earning more than the average U.S. worker in just hours. This stark contrast highlights growing income inequality, with other CEOs like Elon Musk and Rick Smith also earning substantial paychecks.

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CEO Pay vs. Average Worker: A Stark Gap

CEO Pay vs. Average Worker: A Stark Gap