The document presents a comparison of CEO to average worker salary ratios from 1987 to 2022, highlighting fluctuations based on the political party in control of Congress. The data shows a significant increase in the salary ratio over the years, with the highest recorded ratio being 360.0:1 in 2019. Notably, the ratio changes with the majority party, indicating a potential correlation between political leadership and salary disparities.

1. Comparison of CEO to average worker salary ratio
contrasted by political party in power in Congress
Dark Red- Republican majority both houses
Dark Blue – Democratic majority both houses
Light Red – Republican Senate, Democratic House
Light Blue - Democratic Senate, Republican House
1987 - 29.9:1 1995 - 122.6:1 2003 – 227.5:1 2011 – 231.8:1 2019 – 360.0:1
1988 – 29.9:1 1996 – 153.8:1 2004 – 256.6:1 2012 - 278.2:1 2020 – 351.0:1
1989 – 57.7:1 1997 – 233.0:1 2005 – 308.0:1 2013 – 295.9:1 2021-
1990 - 58.8:1 1998 – 321.8:1 2006 – 341.4:1 2014 – 299.0:1 2022 -
1991 - 58.8:1 1999 – 286.7:1 2007 – 351.3:1 2015 – 286.0:1
1992 - 104.4:1 2000 – 383.4:1 2008 – 234.3:1 2016 – 271.0:1
1993 - 111.8:1 2001 – 214.2:1 2009 – 193.2:1 2017 – 271.1:1
1994 - 87.3:1 2002 – 188.5:1 2010 – 227.9:1 2018 – 293.0:1