General Motors CEO Compensation
General Motors (NYSE: GM) CEO Mary Barra received a total compensation package of $29.9 million in 2025, making her the highest-paid CEO among the Big Three automakers, surpassing Ford’s Jim Farley, who earned $27.5 million. Barra’s compensation included a base salary of $2.1 million and stock awards worth $21.6 million, an 11% increase from the previous year.
Barra’s pay reflects GM’s strong performance, with the company nearly tripling its closest competitor’s stock value over the past three years, even amid challenges like trade policy changes and fluctuating electric vehicle demand. In contrast, Ford faced significant quality issues, resulting in a record 153 recalls affecting nearly 13 million vehicles.
