Ford CEO Jim Farley Earns Record $27.5M in 2025 Compensation
Ford CEO Jim Farley’s Record Compensation in 2025
Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley has received the largest compensation package of his tenure as head of the company, according to documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The total pay for 2025 amounts to $27,519,558, which includes stock awards and benefits. This is the highest payout Farley has ever received since taking over as CEO in 2020, surpassing the approximately $24 million he earned in 2024.
The significant increase in Farley’s compensation comes despite a challenging year for Ford. The company faced several obstacles, including a devastating fire at an aluminum supplier plant in New York and ongoing tariffs affecting the automotive industry. These challenges contributed to Ford posting a net loss of $8.2 billion for the year.
Executive Compensation Overview
In the SEC filing, Ford disclosed that it spent over $100 million on its top executives in 2025. Alongside Farley, five other executives had their total compensation listed:
- Bill Ford, Board Executive Chair: $20.2 million
- John Lawler, Vice Chair and former CFO: $11.7 million
- Doug Field, Chief Electric Vehicle, Digital and Design Officer: $15.2 million
- Sherry A. House, Chief Financial Officer: $8.3 million
- Alicia Boler Davis, President of Ford Pro: $18.9 million
Approximately $75 million of this compensation is tied up in stocks and dependent on future company performance. This structure aligns executive rewards with long-term goals and market conditions.
Bonus Payouts for Ford Employees
Salaried employees at Ford will receive bonus payouts this month due to the company’s performance. Ford reported meeting most of its key targets, falling short only on earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), a key profitability metric.
The bonus calculations were based on several factors, including product quality metrics. Despite a record-setting year of recalls, global EV volume, and revenue per vehicle sold, Ford still exceeded its goals in these areas. The company-wide bonus rate is 130%.
Bonuses at Ford are determined by both company and individual performance. However, Farley and Bill Ford do not have individual evaluations. Their bonus rates are the same as the company-wide rate.
Breakdown of Farley’s Compensation
Farley’s total compensation for 2025 included:
- $1.7 million in salary
- $18.8 million in stock awards (a decrease from $20.6 million in 2024)
- $5.7 million in incentive plan compensation (an increase from $1.6 million in 2024)
- $1.2 million in other payments, such as vehicles and life insurance/death benefits
This breakdown highlights the shift in compensation structure, with a greater emphasis on stock awards and performance-based incentives.
Employee Pay Ratio
According to the filing, the median annual compensation for a Ford employee, excluding Farley, was $93,397. This means that the ratio between Farley’s total compensation and that of an average Ford employee is 295 to 1. This stark disparity underscores the significant gap between executive and employee pay at the company.
Comparative Industry Insights
Stellantis recently reported that its new CEO, Antonio Filosa, made about $6.3 million after taking over the company in June. Unlike Ford, Stellantis failed to turn a profit in 2025 and experienced financial losses as it shifted focus away from electric vehicles. General Motors has yet to release details on how much its CEO, Mary Barra, earned in 2025.
