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Corporations splurge on top execs while skimping on rank and file

Executive relocation costs jumped to as much as $187,000 per move from 2021 to 2025, signaling greater investment in top leadership mobility.
More than half of S&P 500 executives and families now use corporate jets for personal travel, with median perks around $210,000 in 2025.
Security perks for S&P 500 executives rose, with over a third receiving benefits in 2025 and the median value more than doubling since 2021 to about $130,000.
The CEO-to-worker pay ratio for S&P 500 companies hit 200-to-1 in 2024, the highest since tracking began in 2018.
Relocation support for lower-level employees is shrinking, with some firms preferring lump-sum payments or local hires to cut costs.
The report ties rising executive perks to competitive pressures for AI talent amid broader inflation and job-market volatility.
The piece highlights a growing gap between executive rewards and worker pay amid layoffs and benefit cuts in tech and finance.
Equilar data shows a rise in executive pay and a corresponding earnings outpacing company profits in 2025.
Analysts warn that pay disparity may pose risks for employers if workers feel inflation and volatility erode financial security.
The Times notes ongoing scrutiny of executive compensation amid public focus on corporate governance and pay equity.
The article relies on data from CapRelo and Equilar to illustrate the trends in relocation and executive perks.

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