Tesla, Inc. Software Developers salaries
Median $189,500 across 1,033 filings, Jul 2023 to Jun 2026.
Calculate take-home pay on the calculator pageMedian
$189,500
Middle 50%
$167,100–$217,400
Filings
1,033
- Median is 39% above the national median for Software Developers ($136,700).
- Most filings are wage Level II (19%).
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA has the most filings (388), with a median of $187,000.
Salaries by metro
| Metro | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 388 | $187,000 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 355 | $201,900 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 136 | $170,300 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 36 | $194,600 |
| Reno, NV | 14 | $136,100 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | 9 | $193,500 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 8 | $203,800 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 5 | $190,800 |
Level I 4%
Level II 19%
Level III 19%
Level IV 13%
Not stated 45%
Take-home pay
| Gross | $189,500 |
| Federal income tax | $34,200 |
| Social Security | $11,400 |
| Medicare | $2,700 |
| State income tax | $13,500 |
| Health insurance (employee share) | $1,400 |
| Take-home per year | $126,100 |
| Take-home per month | $10,500 |
Tax year 2026, single filer.
Local taxes, 401(k), and filing status other than single are not included.
Tax rates checked against IRS, Tax Foundation, and other original sources on Oct 28, 2026.
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LCA filings are not hires.
Filed wages are offered base pay, not total compensation.
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