Tesla salaries in Austin, TX
Based on 949 certified H-1B filings by Tesla, Inc. in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$136,698
Middle 50%$117k–$160k
vs. all employers here+5%comparison median $130,000
Filings949FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $101,837 |
| 25th | $117,000 |
| 50th (median) | $136,698 |
| 75th | $160,000 |
| 90th | $188,946 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2021 | $120,250 | $106,500 | $144,000 | 77 |
| FY2022 | $130,000 | $113,250 | $152,250 | 192 |
| FY2023 | $125,000 | $110,000 | $150,000 | 267 |
| FY2024 | $132,000 | $115,000 | $155,000 | 449 |
| FY2025 | $137,077 | $116,223 | $160,488 | 468 |
| FY2026 | $136,045 | $119,218 | $159,000 | 481 |
By job
| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineer | $127,000 | 398 |
| Software Engineer | $171,575 | 113 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $142,425 | 88 |
| Validation Engineer | $139,964 | 64 |
| Production Manager | $144,818 | 37 |
| Construction Manager | $134,395 | 31 |
| Electrical Engineer | $166,871 | 31 |
| Data Scientist | $145,621 | 28 |
| Logistician | $103,500 | 22 |
| Project Manager | $119,218 | 22 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $200,001 | 21 |
| Supply Chain Manager | $120,000 | 17 |
| Civil Engineer | $139,365 | 14 |
| Purchasing Agent | $120,488 | 11 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | too few | 9 |
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| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Materials Engineer | too few | 7 |
| Financial Analyst | too few | 4 |
| Chemical Engineer | too few | 3 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologist | too few | 3 |
| Accountant | too few | 2 |
| Data Engineer | too few | 2 |
| QA Engineer | too few | 2 |
| Landscape Designer | too few | 2 |
| Electronics Engineer | too few | 2 |
Jobs with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings; links go to all employers for that job in Austin, TX.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $97,000 | 65 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $125,000 | 384 |
| Senior · Level III | $139,940 | 268 |
| Expert · Level IV | $163,329 | 112 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.