Tesla Purchasing Agent salary
Based on 73 H-1B filings by Tesla, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Purchasing Specialist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $106,636 |
| 25th | $119,025 |
| 50th (median) | $135,264 |
| 75th | $155,336 |
| 90th | $181,312 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
Show as table
| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $115,000 | $100,000 | $125,000 | 33 |
| FY2021 | $110,000 | $100,000 | $124,600 | 23 |
| FY2022 | $128,648 | $115,000 | $145,762 | 12 |
| FY2023 | $133,433 | $122,509 | $140,325 | 12 |
| FY2024 | $116,425 | $111,205 | $138,280 | 30 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2026 | $139,280 | $119,756 | $157,397 | 68 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 62). 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 | 8 |
| Level II · Qualified | $139,280 | 58 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 4 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 3 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a purchasing agent make at Tesla?
In H-1B filings, Tesla, Inc.'s median base salary for Purchasing Agent is $135,264; half of filings fall between $119,025 and $155,336. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Tesla sponsor H-1B visas for purchasing agents?
Yes. Tesla, Inc. filed 73 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 13-1023 (Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products), 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