# Tesla valued its compensation for billionaire boss Elon Musk at a whopping $158bn (£117bn) in 2025.

*business · news · 2026-05-01 · BBC News*

## Key points

- Tesla disclosed Elon Musk's 2025 compensation as $158bn, but none will be paid unless targets are met.
- To receive the full package, Musk must increase Tesla's market value to $8.5tn, a substantial leap.
- The SEC filing clarifies that not a single milestone for the $1tn pay deal has been achieved for 2025.
- SpaceX, after merging with xAI, is preparing for a public IPO, boosting its strategic valuation.

**Companies:** Tesla, SpaceX
**Countries:** United States

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