Tesla Production Manager salary
Based on 180 H-1B filings by Tesla, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Plant Manager
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $110,959 |
| 25th | $136,050 |
| 50th (median) | $159,589 |
| 75th | $181,000 |
| 90th | $199,867 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $125,000 | $115,000 | $140,000 | 33 |
| FY2021 | $134,000 | $116,000 | $155,000 | 65 |
| FY2022 | $135,951 | $118,832 | $151,875 | 68 |
| FY2023 | $140,000 | $125,000 | $159,439 | 57 |
| FY2024 | $158,297 | $134,538 | $181,390 | 52 |
| FY2025 | $158,172 | $136,630 | $175,404 | 110 |
| FY2026 | $164,859 | $134,094 | $185,473 | 70 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 114). 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 | too few | 7 |
| Level II · Qualified | $140,000 | 51 |
| Level III · Experienced | $181,000 | 47 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $199,867 | 17 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a production manager make at Tesla?
In H-1B filings, Tesla, Inc.'s median base salary for Production Manager is $159,589; half of filings fall between $136,050 and $181,000. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Tesla sponsor H-1B visas for production managers?
Yes. Tesla, Inc. filed 180 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 11-3051 (Industrial Production 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