Elon Musk says Tesla doesn't have a two class system, but is that really true? Musk, the richest man in the world claims Tesla isn't about hierarchy. Everyone is a worker. He posted in 2022, but in 2025 he's battling to bring back a $56 billion compensation package that a Delaware court struck down, calling it unfathomable and pointing to Musk's close ties with the board.
At the same time, factory workers are reportedly making between $22 and $39 an hour. Musk's 2022 pay was technically zero, but in 2021 he gained over $23 billion, creating a pay ratio of 18,000 to one. Supporters say his pay was tied to performance that boosted Tesla's value. Critics argue that the workers behind that growth haven't seen equal rewards.
The real question, is Tesla truly equal, or does that only apply on paper?
At the same time, factory workers are reportedly making between $22 and $39 an hour. Musk's 2022 pay was technically zero, but in 2021 he gained over $23 billion, creating a pay ratio of 18,000 to one. Supporters say his pay was tied to performance that boosted Tesla's value. Critics argue that the workers behind that growth haven't seen equal rewards.
The real question, is Tesla truly equal, or does that only apply on paper?
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00:00Elon Musk says Tesla doesn't have a two-class system, but is that really true?
00:05Musk, the richest man in the world, claims Tesla isn't about hierarchy.
00:10Everyone is a worker, he posted in 2022, but in 2025 he's battling to bring back a $56 billion
00:17compensation package that a Delaware court struck down, calling it unfathomable and pointing to
00:23Musk's close ties with the board. At the same time, factory workers are reportedly making
00:27between $22 and $39 an hour. Musk's 2022 pay was technically zero, but in 2021 he gained
00:35over $23 billion, creating a pay ratio of $18,000 to $1. Supporters say his pay was tied to performance
00:43that boosted Tesla's value. Critics argue that the workers behind that growth haven't seen
00:48equal rewards. The real question, is Tesla truly equal or does that only apply on paper?