Tesla employees working as Automation Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is 9% lower than the average of Automation Engineer professionals at Tesla worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Automation Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,229 per year (estimate) and goes up to $234,186 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Automation Engineer at Tesla is $119,085 per year or $57 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $186,871 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $94,572 (25th percentile) and $151,377 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 15 salaries submitted by Tesla Automation Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Automation Engineer professionals typically earn between $45 and $73 per hour.
Automation Engineer professionals typically earn between $7,881 and $12,615 monthly.
