Tesla employees working as Associate Process Engineer I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 72 ratings. This is in line with the average of Associate Process Engineer I professionals at Tesla worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Associate Process Engineer I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $116,868 per year (estimate) and goes up to $237,829 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Associate Process Engineer I at Tesla is $96,318 per year or $46 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $132,870 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $82,345 (25th percentile) and $114,238 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Tesla Associate Process Engineer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Associate Process Engineer I professionals typically earn between $40 and $55 per hour.
Associate Process Engineer I professionals typically earn between $6,862 and $9,520 monthly.