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?

34% 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 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CoStar Group?

Research Associate (393) , Account Executive (115) , Sales Associate (98) , Software Engineer (72) , Sales (70) , Sales Executive (62) , Tenant Research Associate (60) , Client Relationship Consultant (59) , Architectural Photographer (46) , Associate Research Consultant (43) , Research Associate II (42) , Research Analyst (40) , Researcher (38) , Field Research Photographer (26) , Tenant Researcher (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 486 reviews)); "Good pay and very easy job" ((in 339 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 142 reviews)); "Good salary for recent graduates/if you're new to the industry" ((in 101 reviews)); "They will hire you with little experience and some forge coworkers are really great!" ((in 81 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and they do not evaluate procedures before puting them into place." ((in 219 reviews)); "They use these surveys to judge good managers based on questions that do not reflect their management." ((in 157 reviews)); "Upper management is completely out of touch with researchers day to day and implement changes without any consultation with researchers." ((in 130 reviews)); "Toxic culture and sales/firing tactics" ((in 112 reviews)); "This company and its wacky CEO are crazy." ((in 68 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 , San Francisco , Norfolk , New York , Chicago , Boston , Bethesda , Arlington , Dallas , Austin , Baltimore , Hendersonville , Saint Louis , Houston , Nashville , Seattle , Denver , White Marsh , Minneapolis , Portland , Miami , Buckhead , Phoenix , La Jolla

CoStar Group reviews

2.7

34% would recommend to a friend

(3,017 total reviews)

Andrew C. Florance

32% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

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CoStar Group has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 3,017 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

Jul 19, 2025

Best place to work

Sales executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Training, Support, Good culture, good pay,, friendly management.

Cons

I do not know of any

5.0

May 4, 2025

Great fast growing global business

Vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

#1 business in its sector. Successful growing international organisation. Lots of opportunities for employment and personal development. The company makes significant investment in people and skills. High rewards for hard working ambitious people. Good salaries, bonuses, equity, health care, food and beverages, social events etc Grade A offices. Dynamic culture.

Cons

There aren’t any if you are someone who is prepared to work hard and smart. No different to other very successful companies. It’s an in office company which might not suit everyone. But there is flexibility. Dynamic and fasting moving culture requires people to be adaptable.

3.0

Feb 25, 2025

Good Benefits

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive compensation, Good benefits like dental, private healtcare,

Cons

when you go the extra mile - it doesn't pay off.

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