Zoom Communications
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 403 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services
- Headquarters: San Jose
- Founded 2011
- 2,000 employees (2019)
- Nasdaq: ZM
At a glance
- Zoom Communications hires mid-level. 42% of its filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B employers.
- Most filed: Software Engineer. 74% of its filings. After that come IT Manager and Research Scientist (Computer Science).
- Pays at a high floor. 78% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at Zoom Communications's jobs and locations has a median of $163,123.
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Percentiles from Zoom Communications's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Zoom Communications hires for
Bar: share of Zoom Communications's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 95% of filings (25 occupations in total).
Show all 5 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $164,865 | 297 |
| IT Manager | $209,662 | 26 |
| Research Scientist (Computer Science) | $180,000 | 17 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $166,962 | 13 |
| Data Scientist | $168,038 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Zoom Communications.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 10% of filings
Mid-level · 42% of filings
Senior · 12% of filings
Expert · 36% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $149,365 | 13 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $172,931 | 57 |
| Senior · Level III | $180,710 | 16 |
| Expert · Level IV | $212,202 | 49 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Zoom Communications files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $169,000 | 335 |
| Seattle, WA | $180,710 | 59 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $142,225 |
| 25th | $151,147 |
| 50th (median) | $170,000 |
| 75th | $190,308 |
| 90th | $225,847 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
Job titles at Zoom Communications
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Development Engineer | $153,301 | $149k–$165.4k | 66 |
| Software Engineer | $162,075 | $149.2k–$179.5k | 57 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $156,089 | $153k–$191.6k | 28 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $180,710 | $161.4k–$187.7k | 23 |
| Senior Software Development Engineer | $156,171 | $150.1k–$185.6k | 12 |
| Research Scientist | $191,922 | $180k–$231.2k | 11 |
| Video Processing Algorithm Engineer | $172,931 | $172.9k–$187.7k | 11 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Zoom Communications
Zoom Communications's filings list its industry as Computer Systems Design and Related Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5415). Its main U.S. filing address is in San Jose, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2025 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, IT Manager and Research Scientist (Computer Science) and the main metro areas are San Jose, CA, Seattle, WA and Austin, TX. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- San Jose
- Employees
- 2,000 (2019)
- Website
- zoom.com
- Stock
- Nasdaq: ZM
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does Zoom Communications sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Zoom Communications filed 403 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Zoom Communications pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Zoom Communications's H-1B filings is $170,000; half of filings fall between $151,147 and $190,308. Bonus and stock are not included.