The Economic Times

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.