Tesla Systems Engineer / Architect salary
Based on 52 H-1B filings by Tesla, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $135,070 |
| 25th | $156,623 |
| 50th (median) | $175,230 |
| 75th | $194,210 |
| 90th | $207,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $142,250 | $103,125 | $148,517 | 10 |
| FY2021 | $135,000 | $100,000 | $146,682 | 17 |
| FY2022 | $140,000 | $120,000 | $170,000 | 17 |
| FY2023 | $157,680 | $145,000 | $170,000 | 45 |
| FY2024 | $160,850 | $140,000 | $175,176 | 32 |
| FY2025 | $188,979 | $155,492 | $194,210 | 18 |
| FY2026 | $170,860 | $157,498 | $189,446 | 34 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 42). 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 | $160,000 | 25 |
| Level III · Experienced | $185,909 | 21 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems engineer / architect make at Tesla?
In H-1B filings, Tesla, Inc.'s median base salary for Systems Engineer / Architect is $175,230; half of filings fall between $156,623 and $194,210. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Tesla sponsor H-1B visas for systems engineer / architects?
Yes. Tesla, Inc. filed 52 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 15-1299 (Computer Systems Engineers/Architects), 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