Waymo Salaries — Compensation Data by Role

Overall Median Salary

$215,000

Pay Philosophy

Waymo follows Alphabet's compensation philosophy, focusing on market-competitive total rewards including base salary, annual bonuses, and equity.

Salary Ranges by Role

Software Engineer

L4Mountain View, CA

$165,000 – $210,000USD

Software Engineer

L5Mountain View, CA

$200,000 – $260,000USD

Research Scientist

SeniorMountain View, CA

$220,000 – $310,000USD

Estimates based on aggregated public data from 2024-2025.

Compensation Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, generous paid time off, wellness stipends, and commuter benefits.

Equity & Stock Options

Employees typically receive Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) as part of their total compensation package.

Salary Comparisons

Tesla

Waymo generally offers higher base salaries for software engineering roles compared to Tesla.

Cruise

Compensation packages are highly competitive and generally aligned with Cruise for similar autonomous vehicle engineering roles.

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