2025 CEO Compensation Rankings Highlight Elon Musk's Pay
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Updated Sep 1
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What happened
According to a report, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, received $132.3 billion in compensation in 2025, making him the highest-paid CEO. Dylan Field, CEO of Figma, ranked second with $864 million, followed by Kasra Nejatian, CEO of OpenDoor, who received $741 million.
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Why it matters
The compensation figures reflect the valuation of major corporations and the financial structure of executive leadership. Figma, which was advised by Morgan Stanley for its Initial Public Offering, was ranked second in this compensation review.
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Who's involved
- Elon MuskCEO of Tesla, ranked highest in 2025 compensation
- FigmaCEO of Figma, ranked second in 2025 compensation
- Morgan StanleyFinancial advisor for Figma's Initial Public Offering
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The entities involved
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Elon Musk
businessman and entrepreneur (born 1971)
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Tesla
American automotive, energy storage and solar power company
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Figma
online vector graphics editor and prototyping tool
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