Source: Inequality.org
by Sarah Anderson & Reyanna James
“At least 16 US billionaires owe their wealth to one of America’s 20 largest low-wage employers, corporations where a significant share of workers earn so little they have to rely on public assistance. Of these 16 billionaires, 8 are associated with Walmart. Amazon and Tyson Foods have two members of this elite club, while Home Depot, Best Buy, Starbucks, and Chipotle each have one. For detailed data on wages and CEO pay at these and other leading low-wage corporations, see the recent Institute for Policy Studies report ‘America’s 20 Largest Low-Wage Employers and the Affordability Crisis.’ This article includes updated net worth data from the just-released Forbes 2026 Global Billionaires List.” (03/25/26)
https://inequality.org/article/billionaires-low-wage-workers/