Tesla reviews

3.5

58% would recommend to a friend

(11,952 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 11,952 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
1.0
Mar 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Tesla Stock Options - Employee vehicle Incentives - Tesla brand carries strong recognition and appeal - $0 cost-to-you benefits

Cons

- Micromanagement and inconsistent leadership - Managers in general - Limited training and onboarding support - High daily outbound call expectations (40+ calls) - Strict time and attendance enforcement - Aggressive performance metrics - Non-commission-based compensation structure

5.0
Mar 29, 2026

Good (Not send by robot)

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

People here actually working and making things done.

Cons

Bad work life balance :(

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