# Tesla Values CEO Elon Musk's 2025 Compensation at $158.36 Billion

By John Kim

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Published: 2026-10-19T16:52:46.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-19T16:52:46.000Z
Section: Business

> The total combines a $132.3 billion long-term performance award and a $26.06 billion interim award that was later voided. Musk received no cash income, and no equity was unlocked in 2025.

Tesla's 2025 disclosure put CEO Elon Musk's compensation at $158.36 billion, entirely in stock awards. The figure reflects the awards' value when granted; it was not cash paid to Musk during the year.

The total comprised a $132.3 billion long-term performance stock award and a $26.06 billion interim award. The interim award was later voided.

Tesla did not meet the market-value and operating targets tied to the incentive plan. Musk received no cash income in 2025, and no equity was unlocked that year.