Zillow employees working as Software Development Engineer (SDE) in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 28% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals at Zillow worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer (SDE) ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,645 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,374 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer (SDE) at Zillow is $171,278 per year or $82 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $247,786 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $142,999 (25th percentile) and $208,543 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 14 salaries submitted by Zillow Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals typically earn between $69 and $100 per hour.
Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals typically earn between $11,917 and $17,379 monthly.
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