Tesla employees working as Software Engineer(Internship) in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 52 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer(Internship) professionals at Tesla worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer(Internship) ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $139,396 per year (estimate) and goes up to $351,092 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer(Internship) at Tesla is $140,407 per year or $68 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $194,818 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $119,972 (25th percentile) and $167,073 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 89 salaries submitted by Tesla Software Engineer(Internship) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Engineer(Internship) professionals typically earn between $58 and $80 per hour.
Software Engineer(Internship) professionals typically earn between $9,998 and $13,923 monthly.