Elon Musk Reach a 500 Billion Net Worth, Sets Record as the World’s First Person to Achieve This Historic Milestone

Elon Musk Reach a 500 Billion Net Worth as Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI drive his wealth, along with a $1 trillion Tesla pay package and ambitious growth plans.

Elon Musk Reach a 500 Billion Net Worth

According to Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires tracker (October 2025), Tesla CEO Elon Musk has officially become the first person in history with a net worth of $500.1 billion.

This achievement not only makes him the richest person in the world but also puts him $150 billion ahead of Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, the second-richest globally.

Earlier, in December 2024, Musk had set another record by crossing the $400 billion mark. His rapid rise in wealth is mainly linked to the success of Tesla, SpaceX, and his AI venture, xAI.

How Tesla Shaped Elon Musk’s Wealth

Elon Musk holds a 12.4% stake in Tesla as of September 15, 2025. This year, Tesla’s stock has climbed 14%, with a sharp 4% rise on Wednesday alone, boosting Musk’s wealth by nearly $9.3 billion.

Investor confidence grew after Musk stepped away from his role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under former President Trump and shifted his full attention back to Tesla.

Tesla board chair Robyn Denholm confirmed that Elon Musk is now “front and centre” at Tesla after spending several months in Washington.

In a bold step, Musk also bought $1 billion worth of Tesla shares, signaling his strong confidence in the company’s transition from being just an electric vehicle maker to a leader in AI and robotics.

Tesla’s Proposed $1 Trillion Compensation Plan

The Tesla board has proposed a $1 trillion pay package for Elon Musk, tied to ambitious financial and operational goals. If he meets these targets, Musk could officially become a trillionaire by March 2033, when the first portion of the package vests. The plan also meets Musk’s request for a bigger ownership stake in Tesla.

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How SpaceX and xAI Are Driving Elon Musk’s Wealth

Tesla isn’t the only source of Elon Musk’s wealth. His other companies, SpaceX and xAI, are also boosting his net worth:

• SpaceX: Estimated to be worth around $400 billion after insider share-sale discussions in July 2025.
• xAI: Initially valued at $75 billion in July, with potential to reach $200 billion depending on future funding rounds.

Together, these ventures add substantially to Musk’s already massive fortune.

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