Elon Musk’s Empire: Net Worth, Salary, and Business Ventures
Soham Halder
From rockets to robotaxis, Elon Musk’s empire spans electric vehicles, space travel, and AI, and he may soon become history’s first trillionaire.
Musk’s net worth has surged past $500 billion, according to Forbes, making him the first individual to reach this landmark.
Shareholders approved a compensation deal for Musk worth up to $1 trillion if Tesla, Inc.'s ambitious growth targets are met.
His key stakes include Tesla (12-15%), SpaceX (42%), and AI start-up xAI; each driving the bulk of his wealth.
Tesla must hit targets like 20 million vehicle deliveries and $8.5 trillion market cap for Musk to unlock full pay, underscoring his empire’s high-stakes scale.
With SpaceX leading reusable rockets and xAI advancing next-gen intelligence, Musk is betting on the future of space and machines.
The massive stock awards also increase his voting power and control at Tesla, highlighting how power and pay go hand in hand in his empire.
Despite all the headlines, Musk has taken no salary from Tesla in recent years; his compensation is almost entirely performance-based.
Whether you’re inspired or skeptical, Musk’s empire is shaping industries and for better or worse, we’re witnessing a defining chapter in business history.