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Tesla Salaries

Tesla's salary ranges from $49,750 in total compensation per year for a Administrative Assistant at the low-end to $542,640 for a Legal at the high-end. Levels.fyi collects anonymous and verified salaries from current and former employees of Tesla. Last updated: 11/21/2024

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Software Engineer
P1 $130K
P2 $173K
P3 $225K
P4 $311K
P5 $476K

Frontend Software Engineer

Machine Learning Engineer

Backend Software Engineer

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Networking Engineer

Quality Assurance (QA) Software Engineer

Data Engineer

Production Software Engineer

Security Software Engineer

Systems Engineer

Embedded Systems Software Developer

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Vesting Schedule

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Stock Type
RSU

At Tesla, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 25% vests in the 1st-year (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-year (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-year (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-year (6.25% quarterly)

Tesla allows you to choose between options and RSUs, granting 3 options in exchange for every RSU.

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type
RSU

At Tesla, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 25% vests in the 1st-year (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-year (2.08% monthly)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-year (2.08% monthly)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-year (2.08% monthly)

Tesla allows you to choose between options and RSUs, granting 3 options in exchange for every RSU.

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FAQ

The highest paying role reported at Tesla is Legal at the Common Range Average level with a yearly total compensation of $542,640. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at Tesla is $162,310.

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