Fortune
Executive pay climbed again in 2025—and the CEO-to-worker gap kept widening
Median CEO compensation jumped 13% to $4.75 million in 2025, pushing the gap between executive and worker pay to a four-year high. The surge outpaced wage growth for rank-and-file employees, reigniting debate over whether corporate pay structures have grown fundamentally disconnected from the broader workforce. For investors and policymakers alike, the widening disparity signals mounting pressure on boards to justify compensation decisions.
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