Tesla Engineering Director salary
Based on 31 H-1B filings by Tesla, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Architectural and Engineering Manager, Manager Hardware Engineering
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $151,165 |
| 25th | $173,461 |
| 50th (median) | $193,911 |
| 75th | $229,000 |
| 90th | $250,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
Show as table
| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $169,450 | $162,385 | $201,690 | 22 |
| FY2021 | $179,000 | $149,726 | $202,250 | 36 |
| FY2022 | $176,460 | $142,000 | $210,000 | 35 |
| FY2023 | $183,086 | $164,847 | $209,000 | 49 |
| FY2024 | $186,375 | $172,360 | $201,960 | 29 |
| FY2025 | $184,000 | $173,461 | $215,000 | 19 |
| FY2026 | $214,700 | $171,696 | $250,000 | 12 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 18). Figure: average salary in that state.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 5 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 8 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 4 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a engineering director make at Tesla?
In H-1B filings, Tesla, Inc.'s median base salary for Engineering Director is $193,911; half of filings fall between $173,461 and $229,000. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Tesla sponsor H-1B visas for engineering directors?
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 11-9041 (Architectural and Engineering Managers), 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