Pay at Waymo · as of 26 Oct 2026
How much does Waymo pay?
The rate card we researched for Waymo shows Reported reference: ~$22–$33/hr (operator) (outside reports, as of 12 Sep 2026). Operator bands from press/aggregators; many roles are staffing-agency hires not on this feed.
Waymo pay by job type
Each row sets the pay of Waymo's open jobs of one type next to what all employers pay for that type, so you can see whether its rate sits above or below the going rate. Typical pay means the 25th percentile of what roles pay (the middle of each advertised range) to the 90th-percentile advertised ceiling. Click any figure to see the jobs behind it.
| Kind of work | Open roles | Rates stated | Every platform | Highest rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation & QA | 3 | No rate stated | No band | None stated |
| AV & Drone | 2 | No rate stated | No band | None stated |
How Waymo pay compares with other employers
As of 25 Oct 2026, none of its 5 open roles give an hourly rate, while 24.4% of open roles at other employers do.
Does Waymo put a rate on its listings, and does it pay more or less than other employers for the same kind of work?
| Roles | Stating an hourly rate | Its median per hour | Other employers' median | Its median against theirs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All its open rolesSmall sample | 0.0% | n/a | $25 | n/a |
| Robot Task Evaluation & QASmall sample | 0.0% | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| AV & Drone OperatorsSmall sample | 0.0% | n/a | $30 | n/a |
Best-paid Waymo jobs open today
All Waymo jobs, sorted by paySoftware Quality Operations Specialist (opens the job details)
Evaluation & QA · London, UK· 8mo agoDetails
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Getting paid by Waymo
Hourly, often via staffing partners.
Waymo's rate card
Researched from its own pages and outside reports (outside reports, as of 12 Sep 2026): Reported reference: ~$22–$33/hr (operator). Operator bands from press/aggregators; many roles are staffing-agency hires not on this feed. How we build rate cards.
- Autonomous Specialist~$22–$33/hr
Questions about Waymo pay
What is the hourly pay at Waymo?
The rate card we researched for Waymo shows Reported reference: ~$22–$33/hr (operator) (outside reports, as of 12 Sep 2026). Operator bands from press/aggregators; many roles are staffing-agency hires not on this feed.
How do you get paid by Waymo?
Hourly, often via staffing partners.
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- Waymo overview and open jobs
- Waymo Hiring Data (research report)
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