Tesla reviews

3.5

58% would recommend to a friend

(11,960 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 11,960 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 Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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12K reviews
2.0
Feb 1, 2026

No Work Life Balance

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fellow employees are typically fantastic.

Cons

Be prepared for zero work life balance If you are any way tied to production.

5.0
Feb 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great opportunity for advancement because of turn over

Cons

Career can be hell if you have the wrong Supervisor

3.0
Jan 31, 2026

High stress, high ownershup

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Well-known brand, competitive salary, and can learn a lot.

Cons

Can be toxic environment, very political, and often times over-worked.

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