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Zoox pays a median of $223K ($194K–$254K) across 218 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $223K · Based on 218 public Zoox job postings · Updated September 21, 2026
This Zoox salary benchmark is built from public job postings — no private placement data. Figures reflect the posted-range midpoint (equity is separate) and are refreshed as new postings are collected.
0% of Zoox's disclosed-pay roles are remote-friendly.
Most-required skills across these postings: Python (70) · AWS (15) · SQL (10) · CI/CD (10) · Looker (9) · Product Roadmap (9) · PyTorch (7) · Sourcing (7) · Databricks (6) · Supply Chain (6).
Commonly listed: medical (15) · life-ins (15) · pto (15).
Zoox is Series B stage · 1,001–5,000 employees · founded 2014 · HQ Foster City, CA. This context shapes pay: later-stage, well-funded companies tend to anchor base salary higher.
Roles typically ask for around 7 years of experience (up to 15+ for the most senior). Most postings don't state a degree requirement; of the 129 that do, Master's and Bachelor's and PhD and Associate's are most common.
The figures on this page are the midpoint of each posting's advertised salary range (which, for commission roles, includes on-target earnings). Equity is a separate — and often large — component of total compensation, especially at high-growth and AI-native companies; 70% of these postings reference equity (options, rsu). Equity is not included in the medians above.
Beyond the posted-range midpoint, postings indicate: 6% of roles list a bonus; 1% include commission; common structures: salaried, hourly. Bonus, commission, and equity vary by role and are not included in the base medians above.
Zoox has 218 open roles right now, and this benchmark draws on 218 public job postings with disclosed pay. 43 of these roles were first seen in the last 30 days (129 in the last 90). Mostly full-time, with 2 contract roles in the mix.
Compare Zoox's pay with companies in the same space:
| Company | Median pay | vs Zoox | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuro | $176K | ↓ -21% | Series E |
| Shield AI | $190K | ↓ -15% | Series G |
| Scale AI | $226K | ↑ +2% | Series F |
| Skydio | $186K | ↓ -16% | Series F |
| Wayve | $273K | ↑ +23% | Series D |
| Field AI | $165K | ↓ -26% | Venture-backed |
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What does Zoox pay?
The median pay is $223K, with a typical range of $194K–$254K, based on 218 public job postings (2025–2026). Base only — equity is separate.
What is the highest-paying job at Zoox?
One of the highest-paying open roles is Senior Staff / Principal Software Engineer - Freeway Autonomy, at $340K–$493K base.
Which team pays the most at Zoox?
The advanced hardware engineering team, at a $262K median.
Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages and public job boards — no private placement or client data.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 218 public Zoox job postings (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Roles, departments, skills, and experience are parsed from the postings. Base salary only — equity excluded. Last refreshed September 21, 2026.
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