Elon Musk: Tesla
Elon Musk topped the 2025 CEO compensation rankings, with Tesla reporting a compensation package valued at approximately USD 132.3 billion. The award consists of long-term stock incentives linked to ambitious business and market performance targets. It is not an annual cash salary, and its ultimate value depends on meeting specified conditions.
Dylan Field: Figma
Dylan Field, co-founder and CEO of Figma, ranked among the highest-paid executives in 2025, with reported compensation of approximately USD 864.4 million. His package was driven largely by stock awards. Figma develops collaborative design software used by product designers, developers, and teams to create digital experiences and applications.
Shankh Mitra: Welltower
Shankh Mitra, CEO of Welltower, received approximately USD 821.1 million in reported compensation for 2025. His package was primarily linked to long-term stock awards. Welltower invests in healthcare infrastructure, including senior housing and outpatient medical facilities. Its business focuses on meeting the growing demand for healthcare-related real estate.
Kasra Nejatian: Opendoor Technologies
Kasra Nejatian, CEO of Opendoor Technologies, received a reported compensation package worth approximately USD 741.1 million in 2025. The package consisted entirely of long-term stock awards. Opendoor operates a digital real estate platform designed to simplify home transactions, helping homeowners explore property sales through an online process.
Robert Scaringe: Rivian Automotive
Robert Scaringe, founder and CEO of Rivian Automotive, received approximately USD 402.6 million in reported compensation for 2025. His package was driven primarily by equity-based awards. Rivian manufactures electric vehicles, including SUVs, pickup trucks, and commercial vans, while investing in vehicle technology, battery systems, and charging infrastructure.
Niraj Shah: Wayfair
Niraj Shah, co-founder and CEO of Wayfair, received approximately USD 280.8 million in reported compensation in 2025. His package included substantial stock-based incentives. Wayfair is an online home furnishings retailer offering furniture, lighting, decor, and household products. Its digital platform connects customers with products across numerous home categories.
Hock Tan: Broadcom
Hock Tan, CEO of Broadcom, received approximately USD 205.3 million in reported compensation for 2025. His package included performance-linked stock awards. Broadcom develops semiconductor products and infrastructure software used in data centres, networking, broadband, and enterprise technology. Its business has also benefited from growing demand for AI infrastructure.