Tesla reviews

3.5

58% would recommend to a friend

(11,939 total reviews)
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Elon Musk

59% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Tesla has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 11,939 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Tesla employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Produktion industry (3.5 stars).

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12K reviews
4.0
Jul 13, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Headline:     •    Cutting‑edge tech & rapid learning Mechanical and process engineers highlight a “young, friendly and dynamic atmosphere” with “innovative and exciting projects” and “lots to learn”   .     •    Mission‑driven and collaborative environment Employees often mention a strong sense of purpose (“electric future”), an international team, and cross‑functional cooperation  .     •    Competitive base pay (for production roles) Many production associates report “good salary,” “job security,” and bonuses—some saying “a very good salary for production employee”  .     •    Informal culture & flexibility Supportive spirit and occasional “flex time” are praised, with a start‑up vibe and minimal bureaucracy at the factory   .

Cons

High pressure, long hours & poor work–life balance Frequent complaints note “very demanding work,” “long working hours,” “high intensity,” and a “performance‑based environment” with minimal boundaries .     •    Pay disparities & lack of German industry standards Engineers and skilled workers earn ~20% less than peers at Mercedes‑Benz; newcomers sometimes out‑earn existing staff, fueling dissatisfaction  .

4.0
Jun 19, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good working atmosphere, friendly colleagues.

Cons

The salary growth is slow and mainly performance-based.

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