Does Tesla sponsor H-1B for new grads?
Yes. From Oct 2025 - Jun 2026, Tesla filed 197 certified H-1B applications for new hires at the entry-level wage (Level I) and 821 at Level II, out of 2,563 H-1B applications in all. Median entry-level salary: $103k.
Legal name: Tesla, Inc. · Headquarters: Austin, TX
197
entry-level H-1B applications for new hires
$103k
median entry-level salary
9%
of its H-1B applications are entry level
New hires by wage level: I: 197 · II: 821 · III: 120 · IV: 10. All 2,563 applications by wage level: I: 218 · II: 1,343 · III: 650 · IV: 188. Many large employers file new-grad roles at Level II, so read both.
Entry-level H-1B job titles at Tesla
| Job title | Filings | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Process Engineer | 21 | $92k |
| Software Development Engineer | 19 | $160k |
| Associate Manufacturing Equipment Engineer | 13 | $92k |
| Associate Manufacturing Engineer | 12 | $100k |
| Associate QA Engineer | 10 | $95k |
| Mechanical Design Engineer | 7 | $125k |
| Associate Technical Program Manager | 7 | $100k |
| Process Engineer | 7 | $110k |
Where: Sparks, NV (54) · Fremont, CA (46) · Palo Alto, CA (42) · Austin, TX (29) · Lathrop, CA (8) · Buffalo, NY (7)
Frequently asked questions
Does Tesla sponsor H-1B visas for new grads?
Yes. From Oct 2025 - Jun 2026, Tesla filed 197 certified H-1B applications for new hires at the entry-level wage (Level I) and 821 at Level II, out of 2,563 H-1B applications in all. Median entry-level salary: $103k.
Which entry-level roles does Tesla sponsor on H-1B?
The most common entry-level H-1B job titles were Associate Process Engineer (21), Software Development Engineer (19), Associate Manufacturing Equipment Engineer (13), Associate Manufacturing Engineer (12).
Where are Tesla's entry-level H-1B jobs?
Mostly in Sparks, NV, Fremont, CA, Palo Alto, CA, Austin, TX.
Other H-1B sponsors for engineers (mechanical, electrical, civil and more)
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 - Jun 2026), certified H-1B applications only. “Entry-level new hire” means a Labor Condition Application at prevailing wage Level I for new employment. An LCA is filed before an H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval, and some are never used. Past filings don't promise that a company will sponsor you. Check each job's posting and ask the recruiter.