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How Much Does the Tesla CEO Make?

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, earned $15.0M in total compensation in 2025, including $7.5M in stock awards and $1,500,000 in base salary.

Key Data

ComponentAmount
Total Compensation$15,000,000
Base Salary$1,500,000
Stock Awards$7,500,000
Option Awards$1,800,000
Non-Equity Incentive$2,250,000
CEO-to-Worker Pay Ratio231:1
Pay-Performance GradeC

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, earned $15.0M in total compensation in 2025, including $7.5M in stock awards and $1,500,000 in base salary.