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It’s nearly impossible for any of us to imagine earning just $1 a year for the work that we do, but many CEOs take exactly that much for their annual salary. Of course, we all know that doesn’t mean we should set up a GoFundMe page to help them out with their rent. CEOs who take a low salary often do so as a symbolic gesture to show that their main purpose is to grow their company, and not just to earn lots of money.