These top US companies pay a median salary of more than $100,000, an analysis shows

Twenty-five top US companies paid workers a medium average salary of more than $100,000 in 2021, according to an analysis conducted by The Wall Street Journal. Many of the highest-paid workers were in the tech sector, where competition for highly technical talent has pushed salaries up over the past few years. Although the tech industry… Continue reading These top US companies pay a median salary of more than $100,000, an analysis shows

How Much Do Top CEOs Make? (Way More Than You)

In the 12 months through March, average hourly earnings soared 5.6% for American workers. Things are going especially well for chief executives. Median pay for CEOS of S&P 500 companies climbed 6% to a record $14.2 million last year from the previous high of $13.4 million a year earlier, according to The Wall Street Journal,… Continue reading How Much Do Top CEOs Make? (Way More Than You)

Here’s How Much S&P 500 Companies Paid Workers During the Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic undoubtedly caused upheaval for millions of workers, with many losing their jobs, while others have seen their work seriously disrupted. Many also, however, saw their roles unscathed by the pandemic, while some even saw pay rises, with a new analysis from The Wall Street Journal highlighting the differences in median pay among S&P 500 companies – the… Continue reading Here’s How Much S&P 500 Companies Paid Workers During the Pandemic

Find Out How Your Salary Compares to More Than 1,000 Companies

Salaries and wages have always been a hot-button issue no matter what industry you may work in.

From gender to executive pay gaps, many workers are always curious about where they stand in comparison to others. And, while your salary really depends on where you live, with the average American income varying by state, an updated chart by The Wall Street Journal can help you determine where your pay actually stands among more than 1,380 companies across the country.

For the second year in a row, a majority of U.S. publicly traded companies such as Amazon, JPMorgan and Walmart have disclosed how much their employees earn on average and, more importantly, how that pay compares with its CEO’s salary.