Musk took home $54,080 pay in 2025 while President Gwynne Shotwell earned $85.8 million at SpaceX
- Posted on April 21, 2026
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Musk took home $54,080 pay in 2025 while President Gwynne Shotwell earned $85.8 million at SpaceX
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell's total compensation reached $85.8 million last year, primarily from stock options, positioning her as one of the highest-paid U.S. executives. This figure surpasses that of other prominent tech leaders like Microsoft's Satya Nadella and Apple's Tim Cook. Shotwell, the company's COO, plays a crucial role in translating Elon Musk's vision into operational success for SpaceX.
