Tesla
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products salary
in Palo Alto, CA
Tesla, Inc filed a median base wage of $142,588 across 30 certified LCA filings for Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products (SOC 13-1023) in Palo Alto, CA. The middle half ran $129,162–$164,344.
- Median
- $142,588
- 25th pct
- $129,162
- 75th pct
- $164,344
- 90th pct
- $185,000
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*Levels are set by the job’s requirements, not the worker’s years; the year bands are an approximate guide. Medians shown only with 3+ filings from Tesla.
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How much does Tesla pay Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products in Palo Alto, CA?
Across 30 certified DOL filings for visa-sponsored Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products positions in Palo Alto, CA, Tesla filed a median base wage of $142,588. The middle half ran $129,162 to $164,344, and the 90th percentile was $185,000.
Does this include bonus or stock?
No. LCA filings report the base wage offered for a position. Bonus, equity and benefits are not included, so total compensation is usually higher at large tech employers.
Is this every Tesla employee?
No. Employers file an LCA for each position they sponsor on an H-1B or similar visa. These are real government filings, but they don't cover employees who didn't need visa sponsorship.
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Source: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx), certified full-time filings only; wage = midpoint of the filed base-wage range, annualized (base pay, not bonus or equity). Blue band: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state), P25–P75 for all employers in the state. Built 2026-10-11. Filings cover visa-sponsored positions and may not represent all employees. Not legal or financial advice.