Does CoStar Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CoStar Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CoStar Group. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CoStar Group?

33% of CoStar Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CoStar Group 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.4 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CoStar Group?

Research Associate (393) , Account Executive (116) , Sales Associate (99) , Software Engineer (73) , Sales (70) , Sales Executive (62) , Tenant Research Associate (60) , Client Relationship Consultant (59) , Architectural Photographer (47) , Associate Research Consultant (43) , Research Associate II (42) , Research Analyst (40) , Researcher (38) , Account Manager (26) , Field Research Photographer (26)

What are the pros of working at CoStar Group according to real employee reviews?

"between understanding corporate structure more and having great benefits etc" ((in 477 reviews)); "Pay is good and commission." ((in 333 reviews)); "They were great people because they were in the same boat as many others... (Read: not sure of where they wanted to go in life.)" ((in 145 reviews)); "Good salary for recent graduates/if you're new to the industry" ((in 98 reviews)); "They will hire you with little experience and some forge coworkers are really great!" ((in 82 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CoStar Group according to real employee reviews?

"They use these surveys to judge good managers based on questions that do not reflect their management." ((in 161 reviews)); "Upper management is completely out of touch with researchers day to day and implement changes without any consultation with researchers." ((in 133 reviews)); "Toxic culture and sales/firing tactics" ((in 113 reviews)); "This company and its wacky CEO are crazy." ((in 66 reviews)); "you are watched constantly; senior leadership does not trust it's employees; there is no work" ((in 65 reviews))

What are employees saying about CoStar Group layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about CoStar Group layoffs and their outlook for job security at CoStar Group in 2026.

What are the top reviewed CoStar Group locations?

Richmond , Washington , Atlanta , San Diego , Irvine , Columbia , Los Angeles , Norfolk , San Francisco , New York , Chicago , Boston , Bethesda , Arlington , Dallas , Austin , Baltimore , Hendersonville , Saint Louis , Houston , Nashville , Seattle , Minneapolis , Denver , White Marsh , Portland , Miami , Buckhead , Phoenix , La Jolla

CoStar Group reviews

2.7

33% would recommend to a friend

(3,028 total reviews)

Andrew C. Florance

30% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

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CoStar Group has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 3,028 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The CoStar Group employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Real Estate industry (3.5 stars).

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3K reviews

5.0

Dec 9, 2014

Great opportunities to make your way.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Smart people, hard working, open to change.

Cons

Long hours, unpredictable client requests.

CoStar Group Response

11y

Thanks for the feedback, and it’s great to hear you enjoy what we’re offering within CoStar Group. We love seeing our employees flourish at CoStar Group, and we’re finding that happens when we open up the lines of communication and encourage more collaboration between departments and business units, we’re not only able to offer more to our clients, but our employees have more opportunity to grow and develop in their career here. The best is yet to come for CoStar Group, and we’re glad to have you with us!

4.0

Nov 19, 2014

Fast moving company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people, process and technology are top notch. Issues are handled in a well define and understandable manner. The management knows where it wants to go and how it is going to get there. The benefits are very good and the compensation is above average.

Cons

The company is very aggressive about how they want to get from point A to point B. This aggressive behavior has a downside in alienating people that work in lower tiered positions.

CoStar Group Response

11y

We appreciate your feedback, and it’s great to hear you enjoyed your time at CoStar Group.

3.0

Oct 29, 2014

It's a sales job

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People are friendly enough. It's a nice building, with a young staff.

Cons

It's a sales job. You're essentially a telemarketer.

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