# Tesla CEO Musk Earned 2.5 Million Times Average Worker Pay in 2025

The Guardian reports Tesla paid Elon Musk 2.5 million times more than its median employee in 2025. The enormous pay gap underscores extreme executive compensation and raises concerns about income inequality and corporate governance.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/13/elon-musk-tesla-pay-workers) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:31:14 GMT