Zillow employees working as Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 34 ratings. This is 7% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer professionals at Zillow worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $149,952 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,225 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer at Zillow is $166,840 per year or $80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $242,336 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $139,039 (25th percentile) and $203,596 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 353 salaries submitted by Zillow Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $67 and $98 per hour.
Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,587 and $16,966 monthly.