Tesla employees working as Autopilot Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 13 ratings. This is 8% lower than the average of Autopilot Software Engineer professionals at Tesla worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Autopilot Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,750 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,533 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Autopilot Software Engineer at Tesla is $192,589 per year or $93 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $288,681 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $157,503 (25th percentile) and $239,072 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 7 salaries submitted by Tesla Autopilot Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Autopilot Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $76 and $115 per hour.
Autopilot Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $13,125 and $19,923 monthly.
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