Working at Tesla Gigafactory Texas in Austin
Automotive & Energy · ~21,000 local employees · Neighborhoods, commute data & housing
Tesla's Gigafactory Texas is one of the largest manufacturing facilities in the world, spanning over 10 million square feet along the Colorado River in southeast Austin. The factory produces the Model Y, Cybertruck, and next-generation vehicles while also manufacturing battery cells and energy storage products. Tesla relocated its corporate headquarters from California to Austin in 2021, making this facility the nerve center of the company's global operations. The campus includes advanced manufacturing lines, engineering labs, corporate offices, and employee amenities, offering careers ranging from production associates to software engineers and executive leadership.
Campus Locations
Gigafactory Texas
2500 Tesla Road, Austin, TX 78725
Best Neighborhoods for Tesla Gigafactory Texas Employees
Commute Map
Commute Map — Tesla Gigafactory Texas
Nearby School Districts
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tesla Gigafactory Texas located in Austin?
Tesla Gigafactory Texas's primary Austin-area location is Gigafactory Texas, at 2500 Tesla Road, Austin, TX 78725. The commute map above shows door-to-door drive times from the neighborhoods relocating employees consider most.
Which Austin neighborhoods are best for Tesla Gigafactory Texas employees?
New hires at Tesla Gigafactory Texas most often land in Pflugerville (around 15 minutes), East Austin (around 20 minutes), Mueller (around 18 minutes). South via SH-130 to the Gigafactory on Tesla Road. Drive time is the usual deciding factor, but rent, school zones, and walkability differ a lot between these areas. Each neighborhood link above opens a full breakdown.
What do jobs at Tesla Gigafactory Texas pay in Austin?
Most Tesla Gigafactory Texas roles in Austin fall in the $55K-200K+ range, depending on function and seniority. Texas levies no state income tax, so a given salary stretches further here than the same number in California or New York. Our salary comparison calculator does the math for your situation.
How many people does Tesla Gigafactory Texas employ in Austin?
Tesla Gigafactory Texas employs roughly ~21,000 people in the Austin area, putting it among the metro's larger automotive & energy employers. A footprint that size tends to mean steady hiring and a relocation process used to moving people in from out of state.
Does Tesla Gigafactory Texas offer relocation assistance?
Large Austin employers like Tesla Gigafactory Texas commonly offer relocation help to out-of-state hires: usually some mix of moving-cost reimbursement, temporary or furnished housing, and a home-finding trip. None of it is automatic. Ask your recruiter early, get the package in writing, and negotiate before you accept.
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