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Zillow Company Culture
Zillow Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A
4.5/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Environment
A+Perks & Benefits
A+Executive Team
AHappiness
AZillow CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Rich Barton
81 /100
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Diversity at Zillow
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-
Diverse employees at Zillow have rated Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Zillow
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Zillow have rated CEO Rating, Perks And Benefits, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Zillow eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
30
Zillow employees are 30% more likely to recommend Zillow as a great place to work
| 57% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 27% | Detractors |
Working at Zillow
Working at Zillow is rated highly by 363 employees, across various culture dimensions. Zillow employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Environment, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting Zillow’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Seattle. See below in detail how working at Zillow was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Zillow
A
Overall Company Culture at Zillow is rated A
Last updated months ago
Top
10%
Zillow ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Zillow Employee Reviews
Out of 252 Zillow employee reviews, 81% were positive. The remaining 19% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Zillow improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 81% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 19% |
Positive Reviews From Zillow Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Everyone was super nice and super friendly.
- What are some of the best things about your team?We all come from the same background and have the same goals. It's a small industry and alot of us have known each other for decades, or at least know the same people.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They are great at communicating, and genuinely seem to care about their staff. They have been super helpful with onboarding. There is no lack of information here.
Constructive Feedback From Zillow Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?The hiring pitch at ZHL is completely broken and dishonest. The recruiters tout the success of ultra-compensated loan officers, only to find out AFTER you get hired they are being spoon fed preferred business from Zillows Realtor network, The reality is only a tiny % are given this opportunity
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Getting more compensation would make me feel more valued
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Putting their people (employees) first, over their stockholders
Zillow Company Information
Zillow Company Overview
Zillow is an online real estate marketplace for finding and sharing information about homes, real estate, and mortgages.
Zillow was founded in 2005 and its current CEO is Rich Barton. Since its inception 21 years ago, Zillow has grown to 5300 employees.
Zillow Mission, Vision & Values
Zillow Mission Statement
We’re on a mission to help people safely unlock life’s next chapter, and we do it through leadership, innovation and heart. Join us!
Zillow Vision Statement
More than a dozen years ago, the Zestimate changed the way people made decisions about where to live. Today, we’re using integrated technologies to create a truly seamless experience for our customers and help more people move forward.
Zillow Values
- Customers Are Our North Star
- Turn On the Lights.
- Do the Right Thing.
- Own It.
- ZG Is a Team Sport.
- Include and Empower.
- Think Big, Move Fast.
- Deliver Quality on Time, Every Time.
| Headquarter | 1301 Second Avenue, Floor 31 Seattle, WA 98101 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | zillowgroup.com |
| Founding Date | 2005 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | Z |
| Jobs | www.zillow.com/jobs/ |
| Social Sites |
Zillow Competitors
Zillow competitors include Redfin and Realtor.com. Zillow ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Zillow compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Our homes are the heartbeat of our lives, and we believe that finding a home shouldn’t be so hard in today’s always-on world. That’s why we’re reimagining the traditional rules of real estate to make it easier than ever to move from one home to the next.
Culture Video
Today, the majority of our employees have the flexibility to work where they feel safest and most productive, whether that is in the office, their home, or a combination of both.
Our virtual coffee chats provide employees opportunities to discuss and explore a wide range of topics that focus on how social identity, equity and belonging impact the world around us.
50% of Zillow employees belong to one or more of our Affinity Networks
We offer a wide range of benefits to help our employees feel safe and supported, including remote workplace flexibility, generous compensation packages, top-notch health care coverage, fully paid maternity and paternity leave, a sabbatical program, wellness reimbursements, tuition support and COVID-19 caregiver resources, backup childcare support and leave opportunities.
Zillow Employees
Zillow has 5300 employees. 363 employees at Zillow have reviewed Zillow across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 363 Zillow employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Zillow are pleased with their total compensation at Zillow, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Zillow are pleased with their team. 363 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Zillow are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Zillow believe the environment at Zillow is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Zillow is comfortably fast. About 70% of the employees at Zillow work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Zillow are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Zillow employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Zillow report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Zillow have 4+ meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
87% of Zillow employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Zillow employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
88% of Zillow employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Zillow employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
84% of Zillow employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Zillow - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Zillow is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Zillow employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 65% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Zillow KPIs and OKRs
At Zillow 60% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Zillow's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 30 Zillow employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 21 have said yes.
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Zillow CEO & Leadership
81 /100
Zillow CEO Awards and Recognitions
Zillow’s CEO Rich Barton started in this role in 2019. Rich’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Seattle. With a high CEO score, Rich Barton has won the Best CEOs Seattle in 2018 along with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. Zillow’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the HR department, employees in the Customer Support department, and African American/Black employees. However, Hispanic or Latino employees, employees identified with Other ethnicities, and employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Zillow’s competitors, Rich Barton ranks right below Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales. Under Barton’s leadership, Zillow employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Perks And Benefits. Professional Development and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Zillow could stand to see real improvement.
Zillow Leadership
The Zillow Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Rich Barton, Executive Chairman Lloyd Frink, and Chief Technology Officer David Beitel
Rich Barton CEO / President
Rich leads the company’s work to transform how people buy, sell, rent and finance homes. Rich co-founded Zillow in 2005... read more
Lloyd Frink Executive Chairman
In this role, he is instrumental in developing the company’s business and product strategies, and building new... read more
David Beitel Chief Technology Officer
David oversees the internal and external technical engineering, product development, and technology operations teams.... read more
Aimee Johnson Chief Marketing Officer
Aimee leads the company’s marketing organization, including customer and partner experience development, brand strategy... read more
Allen Parker Chief Financial Officer
Allen oversees the company’s accounting, finance, legal, mergers and acquisitions, and treasury functions. Allen has... read more
Dan Spaulding Chief People Officer
Dan leads the company’s people operations, including human resources, recruiting, equity & belonging, learning &... read more
Jeremy Wacksman President
Jeremy oversees Zillow Offers, Zillow Premier Agent, and Rentals. In this role, Jeremy focuses on integrating the... read more
Crystal Tomczyk Vice President of Equity & Belonging
Crystal leads the teams driving the company’s initiatives around diversity and inclusion, cultural engagement, and... read more
Leah Sakas Vice President of Central Operations
Leah Sakas serves as the Vice President of Central Operations of Zillow.
Zillow Salaries
How much does Zillow pay?
How much do people at Zillow get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Zillow is $102,380, or $49 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $92,120, or $44 per hour.
At Zillow, the highest paid job is an Architect at $246,000 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,210 annually. Average Zillow salaries by department include: Operations at $152,707, Marketing at $86,623, Customer Support at $82,326, and Finance at $81,193. Half of Zillow salaries are above $92,120.
196 employees at Zillow rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 620 ratings) while 186 employees at Zillow rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 206 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Zillow employees include job titles like Principal Engineer, Engineering Manager, Data Scientist, and Senior Developer. Comparably data has a total of 46 salary records from Zillow employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $60k | $60k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $76k | $76k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $92k | $92k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $151k | $151k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $209k | $209k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $270k | $270k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $273k | $273k | 100th Percentile |
$102,380*
Average Compensation
$92,120*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Zillow Salaries by City
Zillow Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Zillow
Diverse employees at Zillow score the company 76/100 across various culture categories, placing Zillow in the Top 15% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Zillow across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Zillow Perks & Benefits
Home is more important now than ever. We know that’s true for our employees, and we want to make sure they feel supported and have the flexibility and resources needed to manage their lives in these uncertain times. At Zillow, we are committed to supporting our employees completely, and this means meeting them at all places in their lives. We offer a wide range of benefits to help our employees feel safe and supported, including remote workplace flexibility, generous compensation packages, top-notch health care coverage, fully paid maternity and paternity leave, a sabbatical program, wellness reimbursements, tuition support and COVID-19 caregiver resources.
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Pet-Friendly
- Company Social Outings
- Legal Assistance
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Zillow PTO
Zillow's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 75% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Zillow's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Zillow's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Zillow Careers
Zillow Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Zillow applied for 234 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 87% were approved, 11% certified-withdrawn, and 2% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Zillow unveil that 5 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 25 were withdrawn by Zillow after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Zillow has a total of 5300 employees
234
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 87% Granted (204 out of 234)
- 0% Denied ( out of 234)
- 2% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (5 out of 234)
- 11% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (25 out of 234)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Zillow on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 30% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 19% | |
Product | 11% | |
Marketing | 7% | |
Design | 7% | |
Other | 25% |
Candidates By Location
Seattle | 31% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 8% | |
Los Angeles | 5% | |
New York City | 3% | |
Bellevue | 3% | |
Other | 51% |
Zillow Internship Program
Acquiring a position in Zillow's Internship Program is generally somewhat difficult. Why intern at Zillow? Employees are extremely happy at Zillow and rate their office perks as good. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Zillow employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 68% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Zillow?
Engineering
Marketing
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult67%
Not Difficult17%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships16%
Answered by 6 Engineering Interns
Very Difficult25%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult25%
Difficult50%
Does Not Offer Internships0%
Answered by 4 Marketing Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Zillow
What is Zillow address?
Zillow location is at 1301 Second Avenue, Floor 31
Who is the CEO of Zillow?
Zillow CEO is Rich Barton, their score by employees is 81
What is Zillow eNPS?
The eNPS for Zillow is 30
What is Zillow revenue?
Zillow revenue is $1B
What is the salary for General Counsel in Zillow?
General Counsel average salary in the US is 173k
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