In 2024, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol took home $95.8 million in total compensation, according to the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), based on company SEC filings. That’s one person making nearly $100 million in a single year, while the average Starbucks barista earns about $15 an hour, per ZipRecruiter. Discover More: Avoid These 4 Common Mistakes When You Get Rich Overnight Find Out: Warren Buffett: 10 Things Poor People Waste Money On Even working full-ti ...