US CEO of Tesla
How much does Elon Musk make?
Answer: Musk is ranked the world's richest in 2026, worth about $929B (Forbes list: $839B); Tesla's new plan could pay up to $1T in stock.
New pay package cap (2025)
$1,000B
Media estimate The maximum if he hits extremely tough goals; it isn't guaranteed money.
Contract total
Year by yearHollow dots are media estimates; filled dots are official figures.
| Year | Amount | Reliability | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $55.8B | Set by law | The most stock he could get by hitting goals; courts fought over it for years. |
| 2025 | $1,000B | Media estimate | The maximum if he hits extremely tough goals; it isn't guaranteed money. |
Estimated net worth
| Year | Amount | Reliability | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $929B | Media estimate | A real-time estimate that changes daily; different trackers give different numbers. |
| 2026 | $839B | Media estimate | Forbes' estimate from March 2026, taken at a different moment than the one above. |
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Sources and data
Sources: gibsondunn.com / cnbc.com / forbes.com. “Estimated” figures come from news or magazines, not from the person. Assets are self-reported at disclosure time, with land counted at its tax value.