Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
General Motors Company(GM)•CEO since 2011
Total Compensation (2024)
Latest Available Data$29,496,637
↑ 5.9% from 2023($1,649,232)
Compensation Breakdown
LARGEST
Stock Awards
$19,500,028
66.1% of total
Restricted stock units (RSUs)
Company stock that vests over time (typically 3-4 years). Aligns executive interests with shareholders by tying wealth to stock price performance.
Bonus
$6,668,000
22.6% of total
Performance-based cash bonus
Annual cash bonus tied to short-term performance metrics like revenue growth, profitability targets, or strategic objectives set by the board.
Base Salary
$2,100,000
7.1% of total
Fixed annual cash compensation
Guaranteed salary regardless of company performance. Typically a smaller portion of total executive compensation to align pay with company results.
Other Compensation
$1,228,609
4.2% of total
Perks and benefits
Includes retirement contributions, insurance, personal use of company aircraft, security services, relocation expenses, and other benefits.
5 Year Compensation History
| Fiscal Year | Total Compensation | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
2024Latest | $29,496,637 | ↑ 5.9% |
2023 | $27,847,405 | ↓ 3.6% |
2022 | $28,900,000 | ↓ 0.3% |
2021 | $29,000,000 | ↑ 22.4% |
2020 | $23,700,000 | — |