Tesla employees working as Hardware Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 8 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Hardware Engineer professionals at Tesla worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Hardware Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Hardware Engineer at Tesla is $154,747 per year or $74 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $244,281 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $122,935 (25th percentile) and $197,578 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 16 salaries submitted by Tesla Hardware Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Hardware Engineer professionals typically earn between $59 and $95 per hour.
Hardware Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,245 and $16,465 monthly.
Hardware with an estimated total pay of $47K - $88K/yr
