Tesla — H-1B Visa & Layoff Data
Complete H-1B/LCA petition history and WARN Act layoff data for Tesla. Use this data to assess employer stability before accepting an H-1B sponsorship.
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Visa Petition Trend by Fiscal Year
LCA petition volume indicates hiring activity. A declining trend may signal a hiring freeze.
LCA Petitions by Fiscal Year
| Fiscal Year | Certified Petitions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| FY2010 | 40 | — |
| FY2011 | 85 | +45 (+112%) |
| FY2012 | 125 | +40 (+47%) |
| FY2013 | 84 | -41 (-33%) |
| FY2014 | 166 | +82 (+98%) |
| FY2015 | 322 | +156 (+94%) |
| FY2016 | 486 | +164 (+51%) |
| FY2017 | 869 | +383 (+79%) |
| FY2018 | 1,077 | +208 (+24%) |
| FY2019 | 891 | -186 (-17%) |
| FY2020 | 281 | -610 (-68%) |
| FY2021 | 229 | -52 (-19%) |
| FY2022 | 190 | -39 (-17%) |
| FY2023 | 359 | +169 (+89%) |
| FY2024 | 491 | +132 (+37%) |
| FY2025 | 355 | -136 (-28%) |
| FY2026 | 305 | -50 (-14%) |
Top Visa-Sponsored Roles
Job titles from certified LCA petitions. These roles are actively sponsored for H-1B workers.
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage | States |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANUFACTURING ENGINEER | 140 | $98,578 | CA,NV,NY,TX |
| MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER | 116 | $105,787 | CA,NV,IL,TX,MI |
| SOFTWARE ENGINEER | 93 | $125,416 | CA,TX |
| PROCESS ENGINEER | 89 | $96,785 | CA,NV,TX,NY,UT |
| GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGER | 76 | $111,618 | CA,NV,NY |
| SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER | 69 | $140,910 | CA,WA,TX,NV |
| STAFF SOFTWARE ENGINEER | 63 | $174,570 | CA,NV,WA,TX |
| STAFF MANUFACTURING ENGINEER | 61 | $152,824 | CA,NV,TX,WA |
| STAFF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER | 60 | $199,311 | CA,TX,WA,UT |
| MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT ENGINEER | 59 | $103,540 | CA,NV,TX |
| SR. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER | 58 | $117,366 | CA,NV,TX |
| SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER | 58 | $135,645 | CA,NV |
| Sr Software Development Engineer | 56 | $179,263 | CA,TX,WA |
| SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER | 54 | $153,683 | CA,AZ,WA,TX |
| STAFF MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER | 50 | $155,956 | CA,NV,TX |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Tesla sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Tesla has filed 6,355 LCA petitions across 20 states, with an average offered wage of $126,747.
Is Tesla laying off workers?
Tesla has 66 WARN Act layoff notices on file, affecting 21,385 workers.
What H-1B roles does Tesla sponsor?
Top roles include: MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER, SOFTWARE ENGINEER, PROCESS ENGINEER, GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGER.
What is the average H-1B salary at Tesla?
The average offered wage in Tesla's LCA petitions is $126,747 per year.
What is the WARN Act?
The WARN Act requires employers with 100+ employees to give 60 days advance notice before mass layoffs. For H-1B holders, this advance warning is critical because of the 60-day grace period after termination.
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