People and Culture
Our Employees Are Critical to Achieving Our Mission
Our Employees Are Critical to Achieving
Our Mission
One Shared Mission
We invite exceptional people from any background to join us in our mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. Tesla employees enjoy comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) and generous PTO from day one. With equity grants, stock discounts and more perks, we invest in our team to help them do their best work.
We invite exceptional people from any background to join us in our mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. Tesla employees enjoy comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) and generous PTO from day one. With equity grants, stock discounts and more perks, we invest in our team to help them do their best work.
We invite exceptional people from any background to join us in our mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. Tesla employees enjoy comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) and generous PTO from day one. With equity grants, stock discounts and more perks, we invest in our team to help them do their best work.
67% Underrepresented Groups
Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team uses a people-first and data-driven approach to champion DEI in our business and in the communities in which we operate. Tesla is a majority-minority company—with underrepresented groups as 67% of our U.S. workforce.
67% Underrepresented Groups
Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team uses a people-first and data-driven approach to champion DEI in our business and in the communities in which we operate. Tesla is a majority-minority company—with underrepresented groups as 67% of our U.S. workforce.
3.6 Million Applications
With over 3.6 million job applications received globally in 2022, interest in joining Tesla’s mission is at an all-time high. We continue to expand access to hiring opportunities for underrepresented communities by building community partnerships, training interviewers and more.
Employee Benefits
Every Tesla employee receives comprehensive benefits starting from day one and has the option to be a shareholder.
Every Tesla employee receives comprehensive benefits starting from day one and has the option to be a shareholder.
U.S. Employees
Health and Family
Medical, dental and vision coverage
A confidential mental wellness program
Maternity and paternity leave
Infertility benefits, including assisted reproductive technologies
Pay and Compensation
Competitive starting wage, 401(k) and financial planning
Option to receive stock grants
Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
Financial assistance for sudden hardships
Unique Perks
Discounted accessories and upgrades, including free Full Self-Driving Capability option package
Free shuttles, monthly carpool subsidies and Bike to Work Earning Program
Free EV charging
Discounts on dining, travel, cellphone plans and fitness resources
We believe that raising matters openly and discussing them freely is the best way to solve problems. Employees are encouraged to freely discuss their wages and benefits as well as raise issues internally or externally to the Integrity Line—available 24/7.
Open Communication
We believe that raising matters openly and discussing them freely is the best way to solve problems. Employees are encouraged to freely discuss their wages and benefits as well as raise issues internally or externally to the Integrity Line—available 24/7.
