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Starbucks CEO Pay Gap Sparks Outrage Over Inequality

8/24/2025

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In 2024, Starbucks reported a CEO-to-worker pay gap of 6,666 to 1, illustrating significant income inequality.
From 2019 to 2024, "Low-Wage 100" companies allocated $644 billion to stock buybacks, reducing funds for employee wages and investments.
Public opinion polls indicate 80% of workers believe CEOs are overpaid, with strong backing for tax increases on companies with large pay disparities.

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Story summary

In 2024, Starbucks reported a CEO-to-worker pay gap of 6,666 to 1, illustrating significant income inequality.
From 2019 to 2024, "Low-Wage 100" companies allocated $644 billion to stock buybacks, reducing funds for employee wages and investments.
Public opinion polls indicate 80% of workers believe CEOs are overpaid, with strong backing for tax increases on companies with large pay disparities.