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Nvidia pays about 79% more than Tesla for a mid-level Software Engineer: $510K vs $285K median total comp. Below is the full level-by-level breakdown for every role ladder both companies share, from public-source data.
Public-source estimates (Beta). Figures are annualized USD total compensation (base + equity + bonus).
Nvidia pays about 79% more than Tesla for a mid-level Software Engineer: $510K vs $285K median total comp. Overall ranges run $175K - $2.4M at Nvidia and $150K - $750K at Tesla across all levels.
| Company | Entry (p50) | Mid (p50) | Senior (p50) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | $220K | $510K | $1.2M |
| Tesla | $170K | $285K | $460K |
| Level | Total comp (p25 - p90) |
|---|---|
| IC3Software Engineer (New Grad) | $175K - $350Kmedian $220K |
| IC4Software Engineer | $260K - $620Kmedian $340K |
| IC5Senior Software Engineer | $380K - $950Kmedian $510K |
| IC6Staff Software Engineer | $580K - $1.5Mmedian $800K |
| IC7Distinguished Engineer | $850K - $2.4Mmedian $1.2M |
| Level | Total comp (p25 - p90) |
|---|---|
| P1Software Engineer I (New Grad) | $150K - $228Kmedian $170K |
| P2Software Engineer II | $185K - $305Kmedian $218K |
| P3Senior Software Engineer | $235K - $420Kmedian $285K |
| P4Staff Software Engineer | $295K - $555Kmedian $360K |
| P5Senior Staff Software Engineer | $370K - $750Kmedian $460K |
Nvidia pays about 31% more than Tesla for a mid-level Engineering Manager: $820K vs $625K median total comp. Overall ranges run $410K - $2.4M at Nvidia and $290K - $1.4M at Tesla across all levels.
| Company | Entry (p50) | Mid (p50) | Senior (p50) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | $540K | $820K | $1.2M |
| Tesla | $355K | $625K | $805K |
| Level | Total comp (p25 - p90) |
|---|---|
| M4Engineering Manager | $410K - $990Kmedian $540K |
| M5Senior Engineering Manager | $600K - $1.5Mmedian $820K |
| M6Director, Engineering | $880K - $2.4Mmedian $1.2M |
| Level | Total comp (p25 - p90) |
|---|---|
| M1Engineering Manager | $290K - $550Kmedian $355K |
| M2Senior Engineering Manager | $370K - $750Kmedian $465K |
| D1Director, Engineering | $490K - $1.0Mmedian $625K |
| D2Senior Director, Engineering | $625K - $1.4Mmedian $805K |
Nvidia pays about 28% more than Tesla for a mid-level ML Engineer: $530K vs $415K median total comp. Overall ranges run $180K - $2.5M at Nvidia and $205K - $915K at Tesla across all levels.
| Company | Entry (p50) | Mid (p50) | Senior (p50) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | $225K | $530K | $1.2M |
| Tesla | $245K | $415K | $550K |
| Level | Total comp (p25 - p90) |
|---|---|
| IC3ML Engineer (New Grad) | $180K - $360Kmedian $225K |
| IC4ML Engineer | $270K - $640Kmedian $350K |
| IC5Senior ML Engineer | $395K - $985Kmedian $530K |
| IC6Staff ML Engineer | $605K - $1.6Mmedian $830K |
| IC7Distinguished ML Engineer | $880K - $2.5Mmedian $1.2M |
| Level | Total comp (p25 - p90) |
|---|---|
| P2ML Engineer II | $205K - $355Kmedian $245K |
| P3Senior ML Engineer | $260K - $480Kmedian $320K |
| P4Staff ML Engineer | $335K - $660Kmedian $415K |
| P5Senior Staff ML Engineer | $435K - $915Kmedian $550K |
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