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They are usually, but not always, determined by a salary compensation plan which is created to be reflective of salaries of like positions in the community in which the agency is located.
Congress has the power to determine the salaries of representatives.
All companies have determined what all of their starting salaries will be for each position. A person can get raises after showing their value.
$200,000/year
It varies from player to player.
The salaries for players on the Cincinnati Red Stockings, the first professional baseball team, ranged from $800 to $1400 per year. In 1869, this was a good salary.
Congress is paid by the government, which means that taxpayers ultimately cover the salaries and expenses of Congress members. Their salaries and benefits are determined by legislation and are public record.
For the 2006 season, the total for the 30 teams was well over $2 billion. Check out the '2006 Team Salaries' link on this page to see the salaries broken down by team.
Yes, judges receive a salary for their work. Their salaries are determined by the level of court they preside over, their experience, and other factors.
The average salary is between $500,000 and $2,000,000.
The simple answer to this is that CEO salaries and benefits are based on industry standards. For whatever reasons, CEO salaries at many large corporations have become inflated. That trend continues as companies compete - if a CEO can earn millions more at another company, he or she is unlikely to continue working for a company offering lower compensation.