Tesla H-1B Salaries (2026)
Based on 1K certified H-1B (LCA) filings · Source: U.S. Department of Labor
Total H-1B Filings
1K
across 40 roles
Median Base Salary
$153,750
$73.92/hr
Top Filing State
California
Tesla Salary by Role
Median base salaries from Tesla’s certified H-1B filings, ranked by number of filings.
| # | Role | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Industrial Engineers | $130,000 | 392 |
| 2 | Software Developers | $193,027 | 166 |
| 3 | Mechanical Engineers | $155,000 | 151 |
| 4 | Electrical Engineers | $173,915 | 67 |
| 5 | Data Scientists | $165,000 | 65 |
| 6 | Supply Chain Managers | $150,000 | 61 |
| 7 | Logisticians | $122,603 | 46 |
| 8 | Industrial Production Managers | $167,170 | 42 |
| 9 | Robotics Engineers | $156,700 | 35 |
| 10 | Construction Managers | $141,000 | 27 |
| 11 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $225,500 | 18 |
| 12 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $172,000 | 17 |
| 13 | Information Technology Project Managers | $174,000 | 11 |
| 14 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $208,318 | 9 |
| 15 | Civil Engineers | $116,000 | 9 |
| 16 | Chemical Engineers | $157,500 | 8 |
| 17 | Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | $158,957 | 8 |
| 18 | Web Developers | $158,000 | 5 |
| 19 | Financial and Investment Analysts | $143,540 | 5 |
| 20 | Project Management Specialists | $150,261 | 5 |
| 21 | Sales Engineers | $169,000 | 4 |
| 22 | Data Warehousing Specialists | $171,826 | 4 |
| 23 | Accountants and Auditors | $117,669 | 4 |
| 24 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $171,675 | 4 |
| 25 | Computer Programmers | $188,663 | 3 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026. Figures are certified prevailing/offered base wages, not total compensation.