Executive Compensation Democrats target “obscene” CEO pay with new tax bill Draft law unveiled after Tesla offers Elon Musk a $1trn compensation package iStock.com/Pineapple Studio Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Thursday 18 September 2025 Democrat lawmakers are targeting “corporate greed” with a new bill that aims to rein in the “obscene salaries” of America’s top executives. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Private Practice Leaders Everybody cares about exec pay Executive Compensation FTSE 100 firms look to bump exec pay Executive Compensation European CEO pay unchanged over past decade Benefits Boeing links bonuses to company-wide performance