Tesla reviews

3.5

58% would recommend to a friend

(11,975 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 11,975 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
5.0
Nov 13, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Yes was worth the experience.

Cons

Leadership is okay but could be worse.

4.0
Nov 12, 2025

Fast pace

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Fast pace - high impact - lots of freedom on how to solve problems

Cons

- base salary are not very high for the size of the company but give lots of equity - lots of OG employees that do not have strong skills

1.0
Nov 12, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Innovative Environment: Tesla is undeniably at the forefront of technological innovation, offering a chance to be involved in cutting-edge projects.

Cons

My experience at Tesla was disheartening. While the company touts itself as innovative, my time as a new hire revealed a concerning trend: management appears to prioritize short-term gains by leveraging the expertise of new employees without offering job security or long-term growth opportunities. I was quickly brought on board, and my existing knowledge was utilized, but I was let go shortly thereafter. The onboarding process was disorganized, and I didn't feel adequately supported. This experience suggests a lack of commitment to employee development and raises questions about how Tesla values its new talent.

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