CEO pay increased 20 times faster than worker pay around the world in 2025, according to a new analysis from Oxfam and the International Trade Union Confederation, the world’s largest trade union federation.

When adjusted for inflation, global worker pay declined 12% between 2019 and 2025, the equivalent of 108 days of free work during that time period. In comparison, CEO compensation increased by 54% between 2019 and 2025.

The average CEO received $8.4m in total compensation in 2025 compared to $7.6m in 2024.

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[–] 13 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Here a historic graph for context. Per 2023 the gap has soared 1,085% since 1978.

#edit better graph

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