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Zillow Research Scientist Salaries

Research Scientist compensation in United States at Zillow ranges from $147K per year for P2 to $399K per year for P5. The median yearly compensation in United States package totals $410K. View the base salary, shares, and bonus breakdowns for Zillow's total compensation packages. Last updated: 2/19/2026

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Level Name
Total
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P2
New Grad Engineer(Entry Level)
$147K
$130K
$11.9K
$4.7K
P3
Mid Level Engineer
$223K
$155K
$67.5K
$0
P4
Senior Engineer
$305K
$198K
$107K
$0
P5
Principal Engineer
$399K
$223K
$176K
$429
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Vesting Schedule

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YR 1

25%

YR 2

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YR 3

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YR 4

Stock Type
RSU

At Zillow, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 25% vests in the 1st-YR (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-YR (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-YR (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-YR (6.25% quarterly)

Zillow offers both RSU and Options (NQSO).

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type
RSU

At Zillow, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 25% vests in the 1st-YR (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-YR (2.08% monthly)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-YR (2.08% monthly)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-YR (2.08% monthly)

Zillow offers both RSU and Options (NQSO).

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type
RSU

At Zillow, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 25% vests in the 1st-YR (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-YR (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-YR (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-YR (25.00% annually)

Zillow offers both RSU and Options (NQSO).



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FAQ

The highest paying salary package reported for a Research Scientist at Zillow in United States sits at a yearly total compensation of $458,750. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at Zillow for the Research Scientist role in United States is $290,000.
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