Overview
Does Tesla sponsor H-1B visas and green cards?
Yes. In 2025, Tesla filed 2,683 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) and 4 PERM green card petitions with the Department of Labor.Tesla pays a median H-1B salary of $135,000 for visa-sponsored positions across 28 states.Tesla is not classified as an H-1B dependent employer.
Sponsors H-1B
Yes
Sponsors Green Cards
Yes
H-1B Dependent?
No
Green Card Commitment
16.8%
Moderate
2025 H-1B Filings
2025 Total Filings2,683
2025 New Employment1,963
2025 H-1B Transfers386
2025 Renewals & Other1,315
2025 Green Card Filings
2025 PERM Filings4
2025 Certified0
Recent Certification Rate0%
Recent Processing Time16 months
Filing History
LCA and PERM filings by year
LCA Filings
PERM Filings
| Year | LCA Filings | PERM Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,683 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2,491 | 218 |
| 2023 | 1,372 | 496 |
| 2022 | 210 | 54 |
| 2021 | 989 | 44 |
| 2020 | 176 | 94 |
| 2019 | 786 | 77 |
| 2018 | 1,084 | 148 |
| 2017 | 923 | 121 |
Sponsored Job Titles
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 284 | $83,886 | $136,778 | $203,794 |
| Industrial Engineers | 239 | $62,629 | $92,976 | $142,293 |
| Mechanical Design Engineer | 224 | $80,325 | $119,885 | $159,000 |
| Software Development Engineer | 213 | $108,008 | $140,000 | $180,000 |
| Manufacturing Engineers | 202 | $62,629 | $87,963 | $133,910 |
| Senior Software Development Engineer | 182 | $135,001 | $160,000 | $220,000 |
| Process Engineer | 180 | $78,000 | $101,044 | $140,000 |
| Staff Software Development Engineer | 177 | $128,350 | $198,450 | $255,615 |
| Logisticians | 155 | $53,622 | $97,240 | $141,939 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | 144 | $80,000 | $106,132 | $192,150 |
Worksites
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont, California | 5,401 | $60,000 | $138,500 | $311,634 |
| Palo Alto, California | 3,055 | $64,854 | $150,000 | $343,683,600 |
| Austin, Texas | 1,613 | $61,027 | $140,800 | $280,000 |
| Sparks, Nevada | 1,116 | $44,158 | $108,300 | $275,000 |
| Lathrop, California | 311 | $53,622 | $123,000 | $222,040 |
| San Jose, California | 146 | $90,262 | $133,432 | $275,000 |
| Buffalo, New York | 140 | $71,760 | $97,702 | $265,000 |
| Hawthorne, California | 108 | $57,634 | $125,549 | $256,000 |
| Sunnyvale, California | 86 | $100,000 | $134,182 | $229,900 |
| Bellevue, Washington | 74 | $92,374 | $165,000 | $240,408 |
| Milpitas, California | 61 | $88,315 | $160,168 | $255,000 |
| San Francisco, California | 45 | $62,000 | $159,415 | $271,280 |
| Hayward, California | 43 | $85,000 | $130,154 | $265,000 |
| San Mateo, California | 38 | $52,000 | $109,246 | $215,000 |
| Pflugerville, Texas | 37 | $112,320 | $150,818 | $221,855 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Tesla has filed 10,714 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 11,706 total positions across 28 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $135,000.
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