SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell earned $85.8 million in total compensation ‌last year, placing her among the highest‑paid US executives. Meanwhile, its billionaire CEO, Elon Musk, the majority shareholder in SpaceX, paid himself a salary of $54,080. Most of Shotwell's compensation is driven by stock options and awards. Musk's real wealth comes from owning shares in SpaceX and Tesla.