Zillow H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Zillow filed 64 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #697 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 64.3% from last year.
Of those filings, 98.4% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $164,018, 30% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
55% of Zillow's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.7 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Zillow's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Development Engineer (20 cases), Machine Learning Engineer (8 cases), Product Manager (6 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in WA (28), CA (14), TX (4).
FY2026 filings
64
Rank #697 nationally
Approval rate
98.4%
63 certified
Median salary
$164,018
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.7×
Wage-weighted system
H-1B lottery positioning
Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, Level I filings receive 1 entry, Level II get 2, Level III get 3, and Level IV get 4. 55% of Zillow's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.7 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Development Engineer | 20 | $174,649 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | 8 | $151,844 |
| Product Manager | 6 | $162,122 |
| Manager | 4 | $215,060 |
| Director | 3 | $250,640 |
| Principal | 3 | $191,333 |
| Technical Program Manager | 3 | $164,556 |
| Applied Scientist | 3 | $157,660 |
| IT Internal Audit Manager | 2 | $158,202 |
| Applications Engineer | 2 | $197,550 |
Top worksite states
WA
28 filings
CA
14 filings
TX
4 filings
GA
3 filings
NJ
3 filings
NY
3 filings
MA
2 filings
PA
2 filings
IL
2 filings
CO
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Zillow filed 179 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 64 in FY2026 — a decrease of 64.3%.
Zillow H-1B FAQs
Does Zillow sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Zillow filed 64 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #697 nationally. A labor condition application (LCA) is the required first step before an H-1B petition, so this filing volume is a strong signal of active sponsorship.
What is Zillow's H-1B approval rate?
98.4% of Zillow's FY2026 H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval, but a high certification rate indicates clean, compliant filings.
How much does Zillow pay H-1B workers?
Zillow's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $164,018 (average $168,408). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Zillow sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Development Engineer leads with 20 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $174,649. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Zillow hire H-1B workers?
WA is Zillow's top H-1B worksite state with 28 filings in FY2026, followed by CA (14) and TX (4). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Zillow?
No employer can guarantee lottery selection, but wage levels matter: under the 2026 wage-weighted system, Level I filings get 1 entry while Level IV get 4. Based on Zillow's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.7 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Xylo Consulting
64 filings
Zifo Technologies
64 filings
Bitwise
63 filings
Cloud Analytics Technologies
63 filings
Data source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification — Labor Condition Application disclosure data, FY2024–FY2026. An LCA is filed by the employer before an H-1B petition; disclosure data does not indicate USCIS petition outcomes. Last updated: October 2026.