Nearly 1 in 4 Americans want CEOs to "stop being greedy," survey finds
Summary
A recent survey shows that nearly one in four Americans want company CEOs to understand how hard it is to afford everyday life and to stop being greedy. Many people are concerned about the high cost of living and believe CEOs should make products cheaper, pay workers more, and treat employees better.Key Facts
- About 25% of Americans surveyed want CEOs to recognize the high cost of living and make products more affordable.
- Another 23% say CEOs should share their wealth, earn less, and stop being greedy.
- Affordability was the top concern for 41% of those surveyed.
- The survey included 1,001 registered voters and was done in June.
- In 2025, the average CEO of big U.S. companies earned $17.7 million, a 6% increase from the previous year.
- The typical full-time U.S. worker earned about $64,220 in early 2026, a 3.4% increase from the year before.
- Other messages Americans have for CEOs include paying workers fairly (13%) and avoiding outsourcing or replacing people with AI (7%).
- A separate study found that 71% of Americans feel their income is not keeping up with the rising cost of living, especially with food prices up more than 20% since 2022.
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