Tesla employees working as Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 25% higher than the average of Software Development Engineer professionals at Tesla worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at ₹0 per year (estimate) and goes up to ₹0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer at Tesla is ₹167,375 per year or ₹80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly ₹242,984 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between ₹139,524 (25th percentile) and ₹204,189 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 7 salaries submitted by Tesla Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.