Tesla employees working as Software Enginner in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 272 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of Software Enginner professionals at Tesla worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Enginner ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,798 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,613 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Enginner at Tesla is $155,725 per year or $75 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $257,372 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $120,625 (25th percentile) and $203,812 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by Tesla Software Enginner professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Enginner professionals typically earn between $58 and $98 per hour.
Software Enginner professionals typically earn between $10,052 and $16,984 monthly.
