Tesla
Tesla, Inc. is an American multinational company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and clean energy solutions. Founded in 2003, Tesla aims to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. The company is led by CEO Elon Musk and employs approximately 134,785 people globally. Tesla holds a significant market share in the Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Manufacturing sector in the U.S. Tesla operates through two main divisions: Automotive and Energy Generation and Storage. The Automotive division designs and manufactures electric vehicles, including popular models like the Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y, as well as the Cybertruck and Tesla Semi. The Energy Generation and Storage division offers products such as the Powerwall for home energy storage, Megapack for commercial and grid-scale applications, and solar panels and solar shingles for clean energy generation. Tesla markets its products to individual consumers, commercial clients, and other automakers, selling directly through company-owned stores and galleries.
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Headcount trend
Tesla went from 38,613 employees in Jul 2024 to 45,167 in Jun 2026. Jan to Jun 2026: 4,433 people joined, 1,283 left.
Headcount data through Jun 2026
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Headcount by department
Executive compensation
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H-1B sponsorship
The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 2,309 filings.
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Tesla FAQ
How many employees does Tesla have?
Tesla has about 45,167 employees, up 2.6% over the 3 months to Jun 2026.
Does Tesla sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. Tesla filed 2,309 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.
What is Tesla's revenue per employee?
Tesla makes about $2.1M in revenue per employee, based on $94.83B annual revenue and 45,167 employees.
How much does Tesla pay?
6figr has 1,751 salary profiles for Tesla in the US and 6 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Tesla salaries page. See Tesla salaries in the US
Is Tesla a public company?
Yes. Tesla is publicly traded under the ticker TSLA on NASDAQ.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.