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.
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Headcount trend
Zscaler went from 5,357 employees in Jul 2023 to 6,967 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 661 people joined, 355 left.
Headcount data through Jun 2025
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Executive compensation
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Layoffs
DetailsNo layoffs reported in the last 12 months.
- Sep 2026 (~3%) · San Francisco, United States
H-1B sponsorship
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 6,967 employees, up 1.4% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
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 $384K in revenue per employee, based on $2.67B annual revenue and 6,967 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.
