Auto Engineer Salaries: How Ford's UAW Deal Stacks Up Against GM, Tesla
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The United Auto Workers Union (UAW) and Ford Motor Co have agreed to a tentative deal to end the union’s strike, which includes a 25% wage increase for employees. Post this increase, Ford engineers will be making around $140,000 a year. Engineers at General Motors Co make slightly more than Ford engineers, with an average salary of $117,000 a year. Engineers at Tesla Inc earn more than the other major U.S. auto manufacturers, with an average salary of over $130,000 a year.

October 26, 2023 | 8:06 pm
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Engineers at General Motors Co make slightly more than Ford engineers, with an average salary of $117,000 a year.
While GM engineers earn more than Ford engineers, there is no immediate impact on GM as there is no mention of a wage increase agreement with UAW.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 75
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Engineers at Tesla Inc earn more than the other major U.S. auto manufacturers, with an average salary of over $130,000 a year.
While Tesla engineers earn more than those at Ford and GM, there is no immediate impact on Tesla as there is no mention of a wage increase or union agreement.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 75
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Ford has agreed to a 25% wage increase for its employees, which will raise the average engineer salary to around $140,000 a year.
The wage increase will likely increase Ford's labor costs in the short term, which could negatively impact its profitability and potentially its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 100