Tesla Chemical Engineer salary
Based on 31 H-1B filings by Tesla, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Process Engineer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $119,262 |
| 25th | $134,328 |
| 50th (median) | $149,000 |
| 75th | $162,500 |
| 90th | $187,243 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 19). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | $141,784 | 12 |
| Level III · Experienced | $160,000 | 15 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 1 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a chemical engineer make at Tesla?
In H-1B filings, Tesla, Inc.'s median base salary for Chemical Engineer is $149,000; half of filings fall between $134,328 and $162,500. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Tesla sponsor H-1B visas for chemical engineers?
Yes. Tesla, Inc. filed 31 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 17-2041 (Chemical Engineers), so this page covers every job title Tesla filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology