In 2025, General Motors CEO Mary Barra received a total compensation of $48.2 million, marking a 61.7% increase compared to the previous year. Her base salary remained unchanged at $2.1 million, a level maintained since 2017. The growth in total earnings was primarily driven by stock performance, as GM shares ended the year above $83.
Ford CEO Jim Farley earned a total of $16.7 million in 2025, which represents a 39.4% decrease from the $27 million he received in 2024. His base salary was $1.7 million, with $8.07 million derived from stock awards and $5.74 million from incentive plans.
General Motors reported 2.83 million vehicle sales in the US in 2025, reflecting a 6% increase, while Ford recorded 2.2 million sales. Meanwhile, Rivian founder RJ Scaringe earned $12.3 million in 2025. A potential payout of $373.5 million in stock options for Scaringe is contingent on the company's share price reaching at least $40 within the next decade.
