As Linda Yaccarino steps down from her high-profile role as CEO of X, financial details about her career and compensation are drawing fresh attention. According to Market Realist, Yaccarino boasts a net worth of approximately $40 million, built through decades of work in media, advertising, and most recently, at the helm of Elon Musk’s social media platform.
Yaccarino, a veteran ad executive, joined X (formerly Twitter) in May 2023 and signed a three-year contract that came with lucrative perks. Her annual salary was reportedly around $6 million, with the potential to earn an additional $2 million in bonuses and $4 million in stock options upon completion of her term.
A luxury lifestyle backed by smart investments
Yaccarino’s wealth also reflects a strategically diversified portfolio of assets and investments.
She owns five real estate properties, a collection of seven cars, and two luxury yachts. In the world of finance, she holds an investment portfolio featuring 13 stocks, currently valued at approximately $5 million.
Resignation and reflections
Yaccarino announced her resignation on Wednesday (July 10) with a reflective and forward-looking post on X: “After two incredible years, I’ve decided to step down as CEO of 𝕏… I’m incredibly proud of the X team — the historic business turnaround we have accomplished together has been nothing short of remarkable.”
She added: “We started with the critical early work necessary to prioritize the safety of our users—especially children, and to restore advertiser confidence. Now, the best is yet to come as X enters a new chapter with @xAI.”
Musk offered a thank-you: “Thank you for your contributions.”