Tesla salary estimate
$108,037yearly
$51.94 hourly rate
Entry-level salary
$75,000 yearly salary
Updated April 25, 2024
How much does Tesla pay?
The average Tesla salary in the United States is $108,037 per year. Tesla salaries range between $75,000 a year in the bottom 10th percentile to $154,000 in the top 90th percentile. Tesla pays $51.94 an hour on average. Geographic location also impacts Tesla salaries. Tesla employees in Fremont, CA get paid the most.
Highest paying jobs at Tesla
The highest paying jobs at Tesla are senior software engineer, global supply manager, information technology project manager, and modeler. Senior software engineer jobs at Tesla earn an average yearly salary of $135,045, Tesla global supply manager jobs average $116,439, and Tesla information technology project manager jobs average $114,698.
The lowest paying Tesla roles include production associate and material handler. Tesla production associate average salary is $35,502 per year. So while the average Tesla salary is $108,037 there is a big variation in pay depending on the role.
Highest paying jobs at Tesla
| Rank | Job Title | Average Tesla Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Software Engineer | $135,045 | $64.93 |
| 2 | Global Supply Manager | $116,439 | $55.98 |
| 3 | Information Technology Project Manager | $114,698 | $55.14 |
| 4 | Modeler | $112,954 | $54.30 |
| 5 | Senior Mechanical Designer | $109,533 | $52.66 |
| 6 | Data Scientist | $108,557 | $52.19 |
| 7 | Applications Developer | $103,052 | $49.54 |
| 8 | Tool Specialist | $99,935 | $48.05 |
| 9 | Data Analyst | $93,181 | $44.80 |
| 10 | Manufacturing Engineer | $91,077 | $43.79 |
| 11 | Materials Planner | $86,783 | $41.72 |
| 12 | Logistics Analyst | $83,088 | $39.95 |
| 13 | Material Handler | $36,982 | $17.78 |
| 14 | Production Associate | $35,502 | $17.07 |
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Average Tesla salary by state
Tesla pays the highest salaries in California due to higher costs of living and competition in the state.
| Rank | State | Average Tesla Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $130,017 | $62.51 |
| 2 | Arizona | $113,456 | $54.55 |
| 3 | Nevada | $108,004 | $51.93 |
| 4 | Texas | $106,278 | $51.10 |
| 5 | Utah | $101,904 | $48.99 |
| 6 | Maryland | $97,734 | $46.99 |
| 7 | New York | $96,342 | $46.32 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $92,929 | $44.68 |
| 9 | North Carolina | $90,419 | $43.47 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $90,297 | $43.41 |
How much does Tesla pay by location?
The average Tesla salary varies by location. Tesla salaries are the highest in Fremont, CA, at $131,255 per year. Tesla pays the second highest average salary in Sparks, NV, at $107,521 per year. It's important to factor in the cost of living when negotiating a salary or choosing a place to work.
Highest Paying Tesla Locations
| Rank | Location | Average Tesla Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fremont, CA | $131,255 | $63.10 |
| 2 | Sparks, NV | $107,521 | $51.69 |
| 3 | Austin, TX | $106,813 | $51.35 |
| 4 | Buffalo, NY | $95,337 | $45.84 |
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Tesla salaries by department
Salaries at Tesla vary depending on the department you work in. Tesla salaries in the it department are the highest with an average salary of $119,489. Employees in the engineering department at Tesla receive relatively high salaries as well, with an average salary of $112,443 per year. Departments that don't pay as well at Tesla include the plant/manufacturing and the supply chain organizational functions, with employees earning average salaries of $98,136 and $103,814, respectively.
Average Tesla salary by department
| Rank | Department | Average Tesla Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IT | $119,489 | $57.45 |
| 2 | Engineering | $112,443 | $54.06 |
| 3 | Marketing | $107,217 | $51.55 |
| 4 | Supply Chain | $103,814 | $49.91 |
| 5 | Plant/Manufacturing | $98,136 | $47.18 |
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Best paying Tesla engineering salaries
| Rank | Position | Average Tesla Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering Manager | $165,911 | $79.76 |
| 2 | Senior Software Engineer | $135,045 | $64.93 |
| 3 | Technical Project Manager | $125,499 | $60.34 |
| 4 | Senior Mechanical Designer | $109,533 | $52.66 |
| 5 | Data Scientist | $108,557 | $52.19 |
| 6 | Applications Developer | $103,052 | $49.54 |
| 7 | Mechanical Design Engineer | $95,630 | $45.98 |
| 8 | Data Analyst | $93,181 | $44.80 |
| 9 | Production Associate | $35,502 | $17.07 |
Best paying Tesla plant/manufacturing salaries
| Rank | Position | Average Tesla Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Manufacturing Manager | $190,119 | $91.40 |
| 2 | Application Support Specialist | $102,756 | $49.40 |
| 3 | Associate Production Manager | $101,090 | $48.60 |
| 4 | Tool Specialist | $99,935 | $48.05 |
| 5 | Quality Assurance Engineer | $98,637 | $47.42 |
| 6 | Manufacturing Engineer | $91,077 | $43.79 |
| 7 | Quality Inspector | $39,129 | $18.81 |
| 8 | Production Associate | $35,502 | $17.07 |
| 9 | Assembly Line Worker | $34,450 | $16.56 |
Best paying Tesla supply chain salaries
| Rank | Position | Average Tesla Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purchasing Manager | $128,422 | $61.74 |
| 2 | Global Supply Manager | $116,439 | $55.98 |
| 3 | Delivery Specialist | $104,190 | $50.09 |
| 4 | Senior Supplier Quality Engineer | $103,926 | $49.96 |
| 5 | Senior Material Planner | $92,677 | $44.56 |
| 6 | Logistician | $90,596 | $43.56 |
| 7 | Materials Planner | $86,783 | $41.72 |
| 8 | Logistics Analyst | $83,088 | $39.95 |
| 9 | Supply Chain Analyst | $81,227 | $39.05 |
| 10 | Buyer | $73,334 | $35.26 |
Tesla competitors’ average salaries
Average salaries at Tesla competitors, like General Motors, Cummins, and Ford Motor, vary. General Motors employees earn the highest salaries, with an average yearly salary of $79,461. The average salary at Cummins is $71,408 per year, and the average salary at Ford Motor is $66,872 per year.
Highest paying Tesla competitors
| Rank | Company Name | Zippia Score | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Motors | 4.6 | $79,461 |
| 2 | Cummins | 4.6 | $71,408 |
| 3 | Ford Motor | 4.7 | $66,872 |
| 4 | Autoliv | 4.4 | $60,183 |
| 5 | BorgWarner | 4.7 | $59,193 |
| 6 | Harley-Davidson | 4.3 | $57,756 |
| 7 | Oshkosh | 4.7 | $53,606 |
| 8 | Dana Incorporated | 4.8 | $53,377 |
| 9 | Tenneco | 4.8 | $50,141 |
Recently added Tesla salaries
| Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manager Engineering | Fremont, CA | 11/01/2023 | $187,000 |
| Manager Mechanical Design Engineering | Fremont, CA | 11/01/2023 | $187,950 |
| Senior Quality Assurance Engineer | Austin, TX | 11/01/2023 | $121,500 |
| Staff Software Development Engineer | Fremont, CA | 11/01/2023 | $210,000 |
| Staff Technical Program Manager | Sparks, NV | 11/01/2023 | $128,149 |
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What employees say about salary at Tesla
Employee Reviews
2.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2024
Pros of working at Tesla
Successful company
Cons of working at Tesla
Terrible management / employee to management structure
Tesla Benefits
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What do you like best about Tesla's CEO and the leadership team?
Elon musk is a good guy. I just wish he saw how some of the new employees are treated in the solar warehouse east coast branches are treated. They work you like a horse and treat you terribly. I worked extremely hard for them even inured my back and let me go but kept the other guy that got hired at the same time as me after 6 months. Seems like there plan the whole time was to let one of us go. And use the other for half a year without telling us it’s a contract position. Pretty unethical and deceitful if you ask me.
How would you improve Tesla's culture?
Improve management get better managers in there. Lots of managerial self importance and power greed that I notice that goes on .
How did you prepare for the Tesla interview?
Research.
How does your compensation at Tesla compare to the industry average?
Average to below average I would say.
What brings you the most joy at Tesla?
Literally nothing if you work in the solar warehouse position in Wilmington mass for Tesla. You will absolutely hate it. There is no Joy in this position you can’t even feel independent, the branch manager (s) breath down your back like crazy they give you absolutely zero room to feel comfortable. It is horrible, can’t even leave for a minute to get a snack they won’t even let you use the break room unless it’s lunch time once a day. And that’s even if we’re all caught up with everything.
What's the diversity at Tesla like?
It’s alright.
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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2024
Tesla Benefits
Benefits and free snacks and drinks
Cons of working at Tesla
Work/life balance
Pros of working at Tesla
Lots of amazing workers
What do you like best about Tesla's CEO and the leadership team?
Trust worthy
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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2024
Pros of working at Tesla
Good industry knowledge and hands on experiences
Cons of working at Tesla
Lack of management and a revolving door
Tesla Benefits
Free fsd
What do you like best about Tesla's CEO and the leadership team?
Ehh not much
How would you improve Tesla's culture?
Culture is ok
How did you prepare for the Tesla interview?
I didnt it was pretty straightforward just know the products
How does your compensation at Tesla compare to the industry average?
Beliw average
What's the diversity at Tesla like?
Good
What brings you the most joy at Tesla?
The most joy came from helping excited new telsa vehicle owners
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2.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2023
Pros of working at Tesla
The people and the mission.
Cons of working at Tesla
Poor management, growth is based on friendships not merit.
Tesla Benefits
Gym membership and stock
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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2023
Tesla Benefits
Free self driving
Cons of working at Tesla
Incompetent foreign workers, inexperienced management
Pros of working at Tesla
Good health benefit
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1.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2023
Pros of working at Tesla
benefits ONLY!
Cons of working at Tesla
everything! they do not care about your safety , BE AWARE
Tesla Benefits
health insurance
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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on May 2023
Pros of working at Tesla
Good pay easy to get to friendly people
Cons of working at Tesla
Too quick to fire don’t give a second chance
Tesla Benefits
Free food and a lot more benefits
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1.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2023
Pros of working at Tesla
Because Elon Musk is very Intelligent.
Cons of working at Tesla
I love Engine car like Mahindra Thar, Toyota Fortuner, Mercedes G63 Gwagon rather than electric car bcz its looks like a box, if its looks will change then I will like.
Tesla Benefits
We have a perk that is we can get 1 crore rupees if we work for 1 second its my favourite.
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1.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2023
Pros of working at Tesla
Because Elon Musk is very Intelligent.
Cons of working at Tesla
I love Engine car like Mahindra Thar, Toyota Fortuner, Mercedes G63 Gwagon rather than electric car bcz its looks like a box, if its looks will change then I will like.
Tesla Benefits
We have a perk that is we can get 1 crore rupees if we work for 1 second its my favourite.
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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2023
Pros of working at Tesla
Team Work, Learning Something New, Good Pay
Cons of working at Tesla
Politics Favoritism
Tesla Benefits
401k Match, Stock Options, Health And Dental Insurance And More
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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2023
Pros of working at Tesla
The benefits and job itself
Cons of working at Tesla
The way upper management handled the lay offs and communication
Tesla Benefits
free health care and working remote
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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2023
Pros of working at Tesla
I really enjoyed having hands on work and being able to build and stay busy
Cons of working at Tesla
I did not like the management at all, they picked and chose who they liked and the importance they carried and put all others aside.
Tesla Benefits
i liked the health benefits they did give and the opportunity they gave me at a young age.
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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2022
Pros of working at Tesla
Lots of opportunity to learn and grow. Fun technology
Cons of working at Tesla
high stress
Tesla Benefits
driving the Teslas
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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2022
Pros of working at Tesla
The job had a lot of off days, 3-4 a week depending on the week.
Cons of working at Tesla
To have a lot of days off you would work 12 hours a day. Management would change every couple months.
Tesla Benefits
My favorite benefit was just meeting so many different people and really just having a lot of freetime
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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2022
Pros of working at Tesla
Fast paced high tech environment.
Cons of working at Tesla
High demands
Tesla Benefits
Free healthcare, free items.
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2.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2022
Pros of working at Tesla
They have good benefits.
Cons of working at Tesla
A numbers focused environment with a high turnover. Lots of pressure on associate level employees to take on the labor of multiple people to make up for shortage, even if it puts their health at risk. Management doesn’t take proactive steps to improve the human experience and blames employees.
Tesla Benefits
Health insurance. It’s needed as there is a high rate of stress injuries.
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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2022
Pros of working at Tesla
They allow you overtime, my team was awesome and my bosses were cool and the pay is cool too.
Cons of working at Tesla
It's cold in GA4, you have to be very very careful where you step it's dangerous. The bathrooms are to far and so is the lunch room.
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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2022
Pros of working at Tesla
The pay good.
Cons of working at Tesla
management isn't too well. I feel ignored and overlooked most times.
Tesla Benefits
The free stock that they provide is pretty neat.
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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2022
Pros of working at Tesla
The concept, vehicle tech and socialization.
Cons of working at Tesla
Unrealistic pressure and goals, for minimal pay.
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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2021
Pros of working at Tesla
Revolutionizing sustaining transportation, energy, and fostering the age of artificial intelligence all at once.
Cons of working at Tesla
Retail sales is not my strength, but exposure to the environment has rounded my skillset further.
Tesla Benefits
RSU's are best benefit, stock options, extremely inexpensive and all-encompassing healthcare plan, fast paced environment
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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2021
Pros of working at Tesla
Tesla is a very dynamic and innovative company that keeps you on your toes.
Cons of working at Tesla
Sometimes it gets a little too dynamic
Tesla Benefits
Great benefits with healthcare.
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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2021
Pros of working at Tesla
Tesla is an innovative company that has made me very adept
Cons of working at Tesla
It is near impossible for management to have a work/life balance
Tesla Benefits
Free health care and an employee stock purchase program
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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2021
Pros of working at Tesla
the people and getting to know how to work on cars
Cons of working at Tesla
too far from home
Tesla Benefits
stocks and 401k
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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on May 2021
Pros of working at Tesla
Working with Electric cars. Working with good employees
Cons of working at Tesla
Management
Tesla Benefits
Healthcare,401k, stock options.
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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2021
Pros of working at Tesla
I liked working at Tesla because it was very fast-paced.
Cons of working at Tesla
The work-life balance at Tesla was highly skewed to the left.
Tesla Benefits
My favorite perk about working at tesla were the health benefits.
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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2020
Pros of working at Tesla
The energy at this company was infectious.
Cons of working at Tesla
Sometimes the commute was rough.
Tesla Benefits
Being on the edge of technology and the bonuses
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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2020
Pros of working at Tesla
The high salary. And the engineers are intelligent.
Cons of working at Tesla
The long working hours and the double works. Sometimes the workers can be confused because they are told to do the same thing in different ways by different teams.
Tesla Benefits
Travelling compensation. Tesla will reward you for riding to work as well.
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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2020
Pros of working at Tesla
Many opportunities for those who really work hard and want to move up in lives.
Cons of working at Tesla
No comment
Tesla Benefits
Health insurance covered & opportunity to participate in buying company stocks
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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2019
Pros of working at Tesla
The culture and mission to make the world a better place is infectious. Fun fast-paced. working for the most innovated company in the world.
Cons of working at Tesla
Upper management lost sight of our mission.
Tesla Benefits
stock options, 401k, health benefits, product discounts.
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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Nov 2019
Pros of working at Tesla
Staying busy
Cons of working at Tesla
When there’s nothing to do
Tesla Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, E-Trade, life insurance
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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on May 2019
Pros of working at Tesla
For new experience and environment
Cons of working at Tesla
I never have any problem where ever I work
Tesla Benefits
Medical and retirement plan
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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2019
Pros of working at Tesla
The mission is terrific
Cons of working at Tesla
There is no loyalty. If budget cuts need to happen anyone could be chopped no matter your skills or years.
Tesla Benefits
The culture
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