Waymo Validation Engineer salary
Based on 23 H-1B filings by Waymo LLC, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $185,000 |
| 25th | $186,500 |
| 50th (median) | $200,000 |
| 75th | $215,000 |
| 90th | $230,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $149,000 | $141,250 | $165,000 | 18 |
| FY2021 | $155,000 | $136,250 | $170,000 | 22 |
| FY2022 | $155,000 | $140,000 | $170,000 | 19 |
| FY2023 | $175,500 | $163,250 | $183,500 | 22 |
| FY2024 | $206,000 | $185,000 | $224,750 | 12 |
| FY2025 | $200,000 | $185,500 | $215,000 | 15 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 8 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 22). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | $200,000 | 14 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 7 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a validation engineer make at Waymo?
In H-1B filings, Waymo LLC's median base salary for Validation Engineer is $200,000; half of filings fall between $186,500 and $215,000. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Waymo sponsor H-1B visas for validation engineers?
Yes. Waymo LLC filed 23 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 17-2199 (Validation Engineers), so this page covers every job title Waymo filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology