Tesla salaries in San Francisco, CA
Based on 1,632 certified H-1B filings by Tesla, Inc. in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$158,462
Middle 50%$136.5k–$182.5k
vs. all employers here−7%comparison median $170,000
Filings1,632FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $118,301 |
| 25th | $136,538 |
| 50th (median) | $158,462 |
| 75th | $182,460 |
| 90th | $207,568 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $125,000 | $110,000 | $145,600 | 417 |
| FY2021 | $132,901 | $114,850 | $145,243 | 612 |
| FY2022 | $135,000 | $120,000 | $155,000 | 614 |
| FY2023 | $145,000 | $128,244 | $162,218 | 551 |
| FY2024 | $150,000 | $130,558 | $172,218 | 770 |
| FY2025 | $155,605 | $134,646 | $180,930 | 863 |
| FY2026 | $163,100 | $140,000 | $185,000 | 769 |
By job
| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineer | $145,363 | 420 |
| Software Engineer | $190,000 | 316 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $153,919 | 208 |
| Data Scientist | $163,532 | 99 |
| Logistician | $120,000 | 98 |
| Supply Chain Manager | $150,000 | 69 |
| Production Manager | $164,589 | 66 |
| Electrical Engineer | $164,611 | 64 |
| QA Engineer | $171,500 | 39 |
| Validation Engineer | $153,025 | 33 |
| Purchasing Agent | $141,065 | 28 |
| Construction Manager | $144,000 | 25 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $162,750 | 25 |
| Project Manager | $150,980 | 18 |
| Data Engineer | $165,652 | 15 |
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| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| IT Manager | $223,862 | 10 |
| Engineering Director | too few | 9 |
| Database Administrator | too few | 8 |
| Chemical Engineer | too few | 7 |
| Accountant | too few | 6 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | too few | 6 |
| Financial Analyst | too few | 5 |
| UX Designer | too few | 5 |
| Civil Engineer | too few | 5 |
| Sales Engineer | too few | 5 |
Jobs with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings; links go to all employers for that job in San Francisco, CA.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $112,320 | 88 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $143,785 | 584 |
| Senior · Level III | $166,000 | 447 |
| Expert · Level IV | $195,824 | 198 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.