Americans want CEOs to walk in their shoes for a while, a new survey suggests. Another 23% said executives should share their wealth, earn less and "stop being greedy." The findings, based on a June survey of 1,001 registered voters, align with other data highlighting Americans' focus on affordability issues in the run-up to the midterm elections this fall. In 2025, the average compensation package for CEOs of S&P 500 companies was $17.7 million, up 6% from the previous year, according to the Associated Press. That means a grocery bill that cost $100 four years ago would cost around $120 today.