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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: 1/24/2025

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Software Engineer
P1 $128K
P2 $168K
P3 $233K
P4 $320K
P5 $478K

Embedded Systems Software Engineer

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

Career Transition to Software Engineering

Is 30 years old too late to switch careers to Software Engineering? I have seen young kids 23 years of age starting from Software Engineer-I and become Principal Engineer or Engineering Manager by 30-31. 
If I become SE-I now, is there a way to catch up soon for the time I have lost so that I can be the VP/CXO in late 30s or early 40s? Am I too late?
#enginee...

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Vesting Schedule

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 (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 $159,733.

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