Question 1

Does Tesla sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

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 Tesla's sponsored positions is $135,000.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Tesla pay?

Accepted Answer

Tesla pays a median H-1B salary of $135,000 for sponsored positions. Employers are required to pay H-1B workers at least the prevailing wage set by the DOL for the occupation and area. The wage level distribution on this page shows how Tesla's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Tesla also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tesla has filed 1,256 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 99.6% approval rate. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 4

What do the H-1B wage levels mean?

Accepted Answer

The DOL assigns prevailing wages at four levels based on the complexity of the job and experience required. Level I (Entry) is set at the 17th percentile of wages for the occupation and area. Level II (Qualified) is at the 34th percentile. Level III (Experienced) is at the 50th percentile (median). Level IV (Expert) is at the 67th percentile. Higher wage levels indicate more senior positions and are viewed more favorably in H-1B petition adjudication.

Question 5

Is Tesla an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Tesla is not classified as an H-1B dependent employer. An employer is considered H-1B dependent when 15% or more of its workforce holds H-1B visas.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn
2025	2,683	2,655	0	28
2024	2,491	2,432	10	49
2023	1,372	1,344	1	27
2022	210	210	0	0
2021	989	988	0	1
2020	176	175	0	1
2019	786	779	1	6
2018	1,084	1,062	12	10
2017	923	881	15	27

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