Highest-paying automotive and EV employers
Wayve, Waymo and Zoox post the highest median pay among automotive and EV employers that state pay on at least a few of their jobs. Every job on this page is in the United States, taken from the employer’s own career site or job system and checked to still be open.
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Highest-paying automotive and EV employers
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| # | Employer | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WayveCA · Open 10 · With pay 7 | $361k |
| 2 | WaymoCA · Open 177 · With pay 176 | $238k |
| 3 | ZooxCA · Open 185 · With pay 176 | $222k |
| 4 | Napleton Automotive GroupFL · Open 6 · With pay 4 | $200k |
| 5 | Anduril IndustriesCA · Open 17 · With pay 17 | $193k |
| 6 | Aurora InnovationCA · Open 80 · With pay 15 | $192k |
| 7 | Applied IntuitionCA · Open 190 · With pay 181 | $175k |
| 8 | Lucid MotorsCA · Open 186 · With pay 73 | $171k |
| 9 | Harbinger MotorsCA · Open 55 · With pay 54 | $150k |
| 10 | General MotorsMI · Open 414 · With pay 5 | $150k |
| 11 | Ford MotorMI · Open 249 · With pay 6 | $137k |
| 12 | Bosch USAIL · Open 8 · With pay 4 | $93k |
| 13 | PolarisMN · Open 16 · With pay 7 | $84k |
| 14 | Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)CA · Open 7 · With pay 7 | $83k |
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