Does Zillow pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Zillow employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Zillow. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Zillow?

92% of Zillow employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Zillow 4.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.6 for culture and values and 4.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Zillow?

Sales Executive (137) , Software Engineer (73) , Account Executive (69) , Inside Sales Consultant (69) , Mortgage Loan Officer (46) , Client Engagement Specialist (43) , Software Development Engineer (40) , Connections Specialist (33) , Senior Software Engineer (33) , Loan Officer (31) , Business Consultant (30) , Director (28) , Advisor (27) , Business Advisor (25) , Program Manager (25)

What are the pros of working at Zillow according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are great and helpful" ((in 375 reviews)); "Great people and mandatory fun (no joke)!" ((in 239 reviews)); "The company will consider input from all levels and fosters a great work life balance." ((in 165 reviews)); "Good pay and was remote." ((in 83 reviews)); "Great teammates and company culture." ((in 57 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Zillow according to real employee reviews?

"Senior leadership made some very poor choices in allowing the Zillow Offers biz to continue on." ((in 94 reviews)); "Zillow thinks big and moves fast which can cause issues and is why there were massive layoffs" ((in 65 reviews)); "If you have a good manager who doesn’t micro manager you will be great." ((in 54 reviews)); "Upper management seems adamant about providing the best work environment for their employees and has put forth much time and energy into this matter." ((in 28 reviews)); "No training was given." ((in 27 reviews))

What are employees saying about Zillow layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Zillow layoffs and their outlook for job security at Zillow in 2026.

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4.6

92% would recommend to a friend

(1,697 total reviews)

Jeremy Wacksman

96% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.6

Culture & values

4.6

Diversity & inclusion

4.6

Work/Life balance

4.6

Compensation and benefits

4.5

Career opportunities

4.4

Senior management

Zillow has an employee rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,697 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Zillow employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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2K reviews

5.0

Oct 9, 2025

Good environment

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fast paced, friendly environment. Everyone from the team are talented and willing to help each other

Cons

The failure on the investment of online real-estate market

Zillow Response

7mo

We’re grateful for your feedback. Feedback like yours helps us take a closer look at how our values show up across the company. We’re committed to learning, listening and making meaningful improvements where it counts. Thank you for your review.

3.0

Oct 9, 2025

Deceptive Hiring Process

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and inclusive culture

Cons

We were hired as part of a big hiring push to be put into a toxic stressful work environment only to be laid off 6 months later

Zillow Response

7mo

Thank you for your feedback. Your concerns are taken seriously, as they help us pinpoint specific areas needing improvement. Please reach out to us at careers@zillowgroup.com so we can understand your situation better,

5.0

Oct 7, 2025

A company that truly tries to live its values and think strategically

Strategy and operations associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Zillow genuinely strives to live by its core values of transparency, innovation, and integrity. Leadership encourages big-picture thinking and strategic alignment across teams, and there’s a strong focus on data-driven decision making. Collaboration is built into the culture — cross-functional projects are common, and people are generally supportive and motivated by shared goals. The company invests in employee well-being, offers solid benefits, and takes feedback seriously. There’s also a real emphasis on empowering employees to grow through new initiatives and ownership opportunities.

Cons

Because Zillow moves fast and regularly rethinks its long-term strategy, priorities can shift quickly. Some teams experience reorg fatigue or changing leadership direction, which can make it difficult to plan long-term projects. As the company scales, communication across departments can occasionally feel siloed, and work-life balance varies by team.

Zillow Response

7mo

We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve enjoyed the benefits and resources we offer. ‘Better Together’ is one of our core values striving to consistently treat each other with respect, empathy and appreciation. Your feedback motivates us to continuously improve and deliver an exceptional employee experience to meet the evolving needs of our team. Thank you for your review.

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