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Zscaler Data Engineer Salaries

The median Data Engineer compensation in United States package at Zscaler totals $219K per year. View the base salary, shares, and bonus breakdowns for Zscaler's total compensation packages. Last updated: 4/24/2026

Median Package

Zscaler

Data Engineer

San Jose, CA

Total per annum

$219K

Level

Software Engineer II

Base

$165K

Stock (/yr)

$38K

Bonus

$16K

Years at company

1 Year

Years exp

4 Years

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Vesting Schedule

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type

RSU

At Zscaler, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

25% vests in the 1st-YR (25.00% annually)
25% vests in the 2nd-YR (6.25% quarterly)
25% vests in the 3rd-YR (6.25% quarterly)
25% vests in the 4th-YR (6.25% quarterly)

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type

RSU

At Zscaler, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

25% vests in the 1st-YR (25.00% annually)
25% vests in the 2nd-YR (2.08% monthly)
25% vests in the 3rd-YR (2.08% monthly)
25% vests in the 4th-YR (2.08% monthly)

FAQ

What is the highest Data Engineer salary at Zscaler in United States?

The highest paying salary package reported for a Data Engineer at Zscaler in United States sits at a yearly total compensation of $226,500. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.

How much do Zscaler Data Engineer employees get paid in United States?

The median yearly total compensation reported at Zscaler for the Data Engineer role in United States is $221,000.

How can I negotiate a higher Data Engineer offer at Zscaler?

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