Tesla Overview

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Tesla is an automotive company focusing on electric vehicles, clean energy solutions, and advanced automotive technology. Founded in 2003 by a group of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, Tesla aims to create innovative products that revolutionize transportation and accelerate the global transition to sustainable energy.

The company's major products include electric cars like the Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y, as well as clean energy solutions such as solar panels, solar roofs, and Powerwall home batteries. With a market cap of $34.32 billion, Tesla has become a prominent player in the electric vehicle market under the leadership of CEO James Charles. As a catalyst for change in the automotive industry, Tesla continues to inspire other automakers to embrace sustainable solutions while providing high-quality electronic components and technology.

Tesla's Mission Statement

To accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. Tesla was founded in 2003 by a group of engineers who wanted to prove that people didn't need to compromise to drive electric - that electric vehicles can be better, quicker and more fun to drive than gasoline cars.

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Average salary at Tesla
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3.7/5

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2024
Pros of working at Tesla

Production of working at Tesla, the pay, the opportunities to learn so much, the experience of building a car, the diversity. Learning new and important types of jobs.

Cons of working at Tesla

The cons are working 12 hours but it does go by fast. Really nothing else other than getting yourself conditioned for the long hours.

Tesla Benefits

My favorite perk was that you get bonuses for your hard work.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2024
Pros of working at Tesla

Cool cutting edge projects and best state of the art tech used in labs.

Cons of working at Tesla

No work life balance if u want to run a personal business or anything u wont have much time.

Tesla Benefits

Health care day 1 paid for

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2024
Pros of working at Tesla

Somewhat fun

Cons of working at Tesla

Extra rules

Tesla Benefits

Cyber wallet

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2024
Pros of working at Tesla

Successful company

Cons of working at Tesla

Terrible management / employee to management structure

Tesla Benefits

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What do you like best about Tesla's CEO and the leadership team?

Elon musk is a good guy. I just wish he saw how some of the new employees are treated in the solar warehouse east coast branches are treated. They work you like a horse and treat you terribly. I worked extremely hard for them even inured my back and let me go but kept the other guy that got hired at the same time as me after 6 months. Seems like there plan the whole time was to let one of us go. And use the other for half a year without telling us it’s a contract position. Pretty unethical and deceitful if you ask me.

How would you improve Tesla's culture?

Improve management get better managers in there. Lots of managerial self importance and power greed that I notice that goes on .

How did you prepare for the Tesla interview?

Research.

How does your compensation at Tesla compare to the industry average?

Average to below average I would say.

What brings you the most joy at Tesla?

Literally nothing if you work in the solar warehouse position in Wilmington mass for Tesla. You will absolutely hate it. There is no Joy in this position you can’t even feel independent, the branch manager (s) breath down your back like crazy they give you absolutely zero room to feel comfortable. It is horrible, can’t even leave for a minute to get a snack they won’t even let you use the break room unless it’s lunch time once a day. And that’s even if we’re all caught up with everything.

What's the diversity at Tesla like?

It’s alright.

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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2024
Pros of working at Tesla

I thought the pros of working in Tesla are high salary and the drive isnt to far.

Cons of working at Tesla

In my experience, the cons of working at Tesla are the attitude of customers.

Tesla Benefits

My favorite benefit is how easy the job is and how easily you can make a lot of money.

How did you prepare for the Tesla interview?

I cleaned myself up and dressed nicely

What do you like best about Tesla's CEO and the leadership team?

He is super rich and nice

How would you improve Tesla's culture?

by showing them how to be sigma

How does your compensation at Tesla compare to the industry average?

My compensation compensates for my teeny weeny

What's the diversity at Tesla like?

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What brings you the most joy at Tesla?

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A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2024
Tesla Benefits

Benefits and free snacks and drinks

Cons of working at Tesla

Work/life balance

Pros of working at Tesla

Lots of amazing workers

What do you like best about Tesla's CEO and the leadership team?

Trust worthy

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A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2024
Pros of working at Tesla

Good industry knowledge and hands on experiences

Cons of working at Tesla

Lack of management and a revolving door

Tesla Benefits

Free fsd

What do you like best about Tesla's CEO and the leadership team?

Ehh not much

How would you improve Tesla's culture?

Culture is ok

How did you prepare for the Tesla interview?

I didnt it was pretty straightforward just know the products

How does your compensation at Tesla compare to the industry average?

Beliw average

What's the diversity at Tesla like?

Good

What brings you the most joy at Tesla?

The most joy came from helping excited new telsa vehicle owners

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A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2024
Pros of working at Tesla

Work

Cons of working at Tesla

Long hours without options for change

Tesla Benefits

eco friendly every straw cup bowl is good for our world

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2024
Pros of working at Tesla

Easy work

Cons of working at Tesla

Musk

Tesla Benefits

Lots of time off

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A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2023
Pros of working at Tesla

The people and the mission.

Cons of working at Tesla

Poor management, growth is based on friendships not merit.

Tesla Benefits

Gym membership and stock

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The team at Tesla

  • The founders of Tesla are Theralon Musk, Marc Tarpenning, Martin Eberhard, Jb Straubel and Ian Wright.
  • The key people at Tesla are James Charles, Theralon Musk and Marc Tarpenning.
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Tesla Rankings

Tesla is ranked #10 on the Best Automotive Companies to Work For in America list. Zippia's Best Places to Work lists provide unbiased, data-based evaluations of companies. Rankings are based on government and proprietary data on salaries, company financial health, and employee diversity.

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Tesla salaries

9.5
Salary Score
The average a Tesla salary in the United States is $108,037 per year. Tesla employees in the top 10 percent can make over $154,000 per year, while Tesla employees at the bottom 10 percent earn less than $75,000 per year.
Average Tesla Salary
$108,037
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$51.94 hourly
Updated March 14, 2024

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Tesla diversity

9.6
Diversity Score
We calculated Tesla’s diversity score by measuring multiple factors, including the ethnic background, gender identity, and language skills of Tesla’s workforce.
Tesla diversity summary. Zippia estimates Tesla's demographics and statistics using a database of 30 million profiles. Zippia verifies estimates with BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. We calculated Tesla's diversity score by measuring multiple factors, including the ethnic background, gender identity, and language skills of Tesla's workforce.
  • Tesla has 99,290 employees.
  • 22% of Tesla employees are women, while 78% are men.
  • The most common ethnicity at Tesla is White (52%).
  • 24% of Tesla employees are Hispanic or Latino.
  • 11% of Tesla employees are Asian.
  • The average employee at Tesla makes $108,037 per year.
  • Tesla employees are most likely to be members of the democratic party.
  • Employees at Tesla stay with the company for 3.7 years on average.

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Tesla Office Locations

Tesla is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA

Biggest Tesla Locations

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1Austin, TX577$106,813
2San Diego, CA28$128,417
3San Jose, CA26$131,379
4Houston, TX23$106,033
5Phoenix, AZ18$113,798
6Los Angeles, CA12$130,072
7Dallas, TX12$105,231
8San Antonio, TX11$107,036
9New York, NY10$96,416
10Chicago, IL5$92,437

Tesla Financial Performance

9.9
Performance Score

We calculated the performance score of companies by measuring multiple factors, including revenue, longevity, and stock market performance.

Tesla currently has 81.5B in revenue. Tesla's most recent quarter produced 23.4b (q3'2023).

Tesla annual revenue

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Highest paying Tesla competitors

Compare Tesla salaries to competitors, including General Motors, Cummins, and Ford Motor. Employees at General Motors earn the highest average yearly salary of $79,461. The salaries at Cummins average $71,408 per year, and the salaries at Ford Motor come in at $66,872 per year.

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Tesla may also be known as or be related to Tesla, Tesla Energy LLC, Tesla Inc, Tesla Inc., Tesla Motors, Inc. (2003–February 2017) and Tesla, Inc.