Tesla employees working as Associate Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is in line with the average of Associate Engineer professionals at Tesla worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Associate Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $69,849 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,515 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Associate Engineer at Tesla is $112,238 per year or $54 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $173,765 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $89,948 (25th percentile) and $141,718 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 13 salaries submitted by Tesla Associate Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Associate Engineer professionals typically earn between $43 and $68 per hour.
Associate Engineer professionals typically earn between $7,496 and $11,810 monthly.
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