Tesla employees working as Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 11 ratings. This is 2% lower than the average of Design Engineer professionals at Tesla worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,492 per year (estimate) and goes up to $245,495 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Design Engineer at Tesla is $122,467 per year or $59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $193,455 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $96,983 (25th percentile) and $156,272 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 57 salaries submitted by Tesla Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $47 and $75 per hour.
Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,082 and $13,023 monthly.
Design Engineer with an estimated total pay of $129K - $183K/yr
