Zoox salaries by job title (2026)
Zoox filed 319 certified H-1B applications for full-time roles in FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). The median base salary is $182,728, and the middle half of offers fall between $163,030 and $207,000.
Zoox base salary by job title
| Job title | Median base | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $188,000 | $180,870 – $213,512 | 85 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $213,512 | $213,512 – $217,000 | 25 |
| Senior Technical Program Manager | $186,572 | $185,994 – $249,205 | 10 |
| Technical Program Manager | $185,994 | $170,000 – $186,000 | 9 |
| Strategic Sourcing Manager | $174,013 | $150,426 – $174,013 | 7 |
| Software Development Engineer in Test | $148,500 | $139,000 – $162,210 | 6 |
| Firmware Validation Engineer | $155,000 | $113,277 – $155,000 | 5 |
| Supplier Quality Engineer | $163,030 | $163,030 – $164,000 | 5 |
By location
| Worksite | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Foster City, CA | $185,994 | 273 |
| Hayward, CA | $163,515 | 22 |
| San Diego, CA | $157,790 | 6 |
| Seattle, WA | $196,601 | 6 |
| Boston, MA | $207,000 | 5 |
Take-home pay
Most of Zoox's filings are for jobs in California. There, the median base of $182,728 leaves about $121,036 a year, or $10,086 a month, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and California taxes for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions. For Software Engineer ($188,000), it is about $124,298 a year. Use the California paycheck calculator to add a 401(k), a spouse or children.
Experience levels
Each filing names the prevailing-wage level the job was matched to, from entry level (I) to fully competent (IV).
| Wage level | Share of filings |
|---|---|
| I: Entry level | 3% |
| II: Qualified | 18% |
| III: Experienced | 25% |
| IV: Fully competent | 54% |
By occupation
| Occupation | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $207,000 | 133 |
| Industrial Engineers | $163,030 | 20 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $176,000 | 20 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $187,149 | 15 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $163,613 | 15 |
| Data Scientists | $186,435 | 14 |
About this data
- Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA disclosure data for FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). Only certified H-1B applications for full-time positions are counted (384,130 filings).
- Each figure is the base wage the employer stated on the application, converted to a yearly amount. Bonuses, stock (RSUs) and benefits are not included, so total pay at large tech firms is usually much higher.
- An application is filed before a worker starts and can cover a range of pay; we use the lower end of that range. Not every application leads to a hire.
- Median: half of filings are above, half below. Middle 50%: the range between the 25th and 75th percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary at Zoox?
The median base salary in Zoox's 319 certified H-1B filings is $182,728 a year, and the middle half fall between $163,030 and $207,000. Bonuses and stock are extra.
How much does a Software Engineer at Zoox make?
The median base salary for Software Engineer is $188,000 across 85 filings (middle 50%: $180,870 – $213,512).
Where does Zoox pay the most?
Among locations with at least five filings, Boston, MA has the highest median base salary at $207,000.
What is $182,728 after tax in California?
About $121,036 a year ($10,086 a month) for a single filer after federal, Social Security, Medicare and California taxes.