Zscaler

Zscaler, Inc. is a cloud security company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2007 by Jay Chaudhry and K. Kailash. The company offers a Zero Trust Exchange platform that securely connects users, devices, and applications globally, processing over 500 billion transactions daily as of fiscal year 2024. Zscaler's mission is to empower organizations to fully leverage cloud and mobility by providing secure access to applications from any device, anywhere. The platform includes key services such as Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), which offers secure web gateway functionality, and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), enabling secure access to private applications. Zscaler's solutions focus on zero trust principles, enhancing security for cloud workloads, SaaS data, and IoT/OT devices. With a presence in multiple countries and a workforce of over 1,500 employees, Zscaler serves thousands of customers, including Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, and is recognized for its contributions to digital transformation and security innovation.

Computer & Network Security San Jose, United States Founded 2007 ~7,947 employees NASDAQ: ZS

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Employees
7,947
+3% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$336K
Revenue ~$2.7B
Stock
ZS
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
12.3%
Tech: 10%
H1B filings, FY2026
110
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
228
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Zscaler went from 6,614 employees in Oct 2024 to 7,947 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 633 people joined, 296 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering2,919
Other1,654
Sales1,340
Operations697
Success495
Finance279
Marketing219
HR179

Executive compensation

Salaries at Zscaler

All salaries

152 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

Layoffs

Details

No layoffs reported in the last 12 months.

  • Sep 2026 (~3%) · San Francisco, United States

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H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Moderate
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering360
Operations40
Sales22
IT19
Marketing11

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 110 filings.

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Zscaler FAQ

How many employees does Zscaler have?

Zscaler has about 7,947 employees, up 3% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Zscaler sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Zscaler filed 110 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

Has Zscaler had layoffs in 2026?

Yes. Zscaler has reported layoffs in 2026, most recently on Sep 3, 2026.

What is Zscaler's revenue per employee?

Zscaler makes about $336K in revenue per employee, based on $2.67B annual revenue and 7,947 employees.

How much does Zscaler pay?

6figr has 152 salary profiles for Zscaler in the US and 145 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Zscaler salaries page. See Zscaler salaries in the US

Is Zscaler a public company?

Yes. Zscaler is publicly traded under the ticker ZS on NASDAQ.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.