# Record pay for US automotive executives in 2025

> Executives at major US automakers received record compensation in 2025, with Elon Musk far ahead despite mixed financial results.

**In brief**: Plants, jobs and earnings event (severity: low) involving Tesla, Ford, General Motors and 2 more, in États-Unis, first detected on 1 November 2026 at 23:00. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 1 November 2026 at 23:00.

- Category: Plants, jobs and earnings
- Severity: Low
- Countries: États-Unis
- Brands: Tesla, Ford, General Motors, Rivian, Stellantis
- First detected: 1 November 2026 at 23:00
- Updated: 1 November 2026 at 23:00
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/1863-record-pay-for-us-automotive-executives-in-2025

## Reported figures

- $8.8

## Sources (1 articles)

- [America's Auto CEOs Saw Record Pay In 2025. These Were The Top Earners](https://www.motor1.com/news/794340/highest-paid-automotive-ceos-2025-america/) — Motor1.com, 1 November 2026 at 23:00

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Cite as: Mecapress, “Record pay for US automotive executives in 2025”, https://mecapress.com/events/1863-record-pay-for-us-automotive-executives-in-2025
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