Does Zillow pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Zillow employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Zillow. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Zillow?

53% of Zillow employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Zillow 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.1 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) , Senior Software Engineer (35) , Connections Specialist (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 372 reviews)); "Great people and mandatory fun (no joke)!" ((in 234 reviews)); "The company will consider input from all levels and fosters a great work life balance." ((in 175 reviews)); "Good pay and was remote." ((in 97 reviews)); "Great teammates and company culture." ((in 58 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 87 reviews)); "Made some bad calls in 2021 that caused massive layoff" ((in 63 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 26 reviews)); "No training was given." ((in 24 reviews))

What are employees saying about Zillow redundancies in 2026?

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

Zillow Reviews

3.4

53% would recommend to a friend

(2,508 total reviews)

Jeremy Wacksman

56% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity and inclusion

3.5

Culture and values

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Zillow has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 2,508 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Zillow employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

3.0

27 Jun 2026

Great pay and benefits, but company closed down

Escrow closer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Pay was fantastic. Great benefits.

Cons

Bad business direction caused entire closing company to close.

Zillow Response

1d

Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We’re glad to hear that compensation and benefits stood out positively during your time at Zillow. We recognize that moments of significant change can shape how people look back on their experience. It’s clear those changes left a lasting impression on you, and we appreciate you taking the time to reflect on that chapter of your career with us.

4.0

22 Jun 2026

Overall positive experience working here

Senior manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Remote Good company culture Good pay

Cons

Frequent restructurings Large company bureaucracy

Zillow Response

1d

Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We’re glad to hear that Cloud HQ, our culture and compensation have contributed to a positive experience for you. We also recognize that frequent organizational changes and the complexity that can come with a growing company can be challenging. We appreciate you sharing your feedback and are glad you continue to recommend Zillow as a place to work.

1.0

18 Jun 2026

Great product overshadowed by toxic work culture

Sales and rentals associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Zillow is overall a great product, it literally trumps anything else.

Cons

The work culture is very toxic. Management does not support the workers. People feel a lot of pressure and there is no good balance between work and life. It is hard to stay happy here.

Zillow Response

1d

Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We’re glad to hear that you believe in Zillow’s product and the impact it has for our customers. We also hear your concerns around culture, leadership and work-life balance. Those experiences matter, and we appreciate you being candid about yours. Confidential resources and support are available through AllVoices and HR Business Partners, with additional information available on the company intranet. Thank you again for your thoughts.

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