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 (114) , 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?

"Great Benefits and if you work hard able to move up in the company" ((in 488 reviews)); "Good pay and bonus (you can make $1 million in a month)" ((in 348 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 153 reviews)); "Good salary for recent graduates/if you're new to the industry" ((in 95 reviews)); "They will hire you with little experience and some forge coworkers are really great!" ((in 87 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 213 reviews)); "Managers have very different styles so one experience may differ from on to another and projects constantly change." ((in 156 reviews)); "Upper management is completely out of touch with researchers day to day and implement changes without any consultation with researchers." ((in 128 reviews)); "Toxic culture and sales/firing tactics" ((in 117 reviews)); "This company and its wacky CEO are crazy." ((in 66 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

(3,016 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 3,016 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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

Feb 15, 2021

Great place to work and grow, all you need to show is your dedication and ability to learn

Client relationship consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay and great management, lots of room to grow if you have the drive and passion to succeed

Cons

Honestly, the company has no cons!

CoStar Group Response

5y

We are delighted to read this kind of review. Thank you for sharing your positive experience at CoStar Group. As we continue our phenomenal growth as a company and to deliver trusted solutions for our clients, our employees have demonstrated time and again their impressive ability to be adaptable, dedicated and innovative in pushing our company to new heights. We are proud of the accomplishments of our people and their steadfast focus on providing next-level products and services to the commercial real estate industry. Thanks for all that you do to contribute to our success as a company. Keep up the good work.

4.0

Jan 18, 2021

Great company to start your CRE career

Client relationship consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good base pay, great work hours, nice coworkers.

Cons

Not much room for growth, since there just aren't many other departments in the Toronto office, but that will likely change in the coming years.

4.0

Jan 11, 2021

Decent job to start a corporate career

Tenant research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free Lunches & Breakfast Progression if the tedious nature of the work is taken on positively

Cons

Glorfied Contact centre Repetitive Work KPI targets based

CoStar Group Response

5y

Thank you for taking time to leave us a review, and in particular, mentioning our various incentives like healthy food options at our office locations. We want every employee to be engaged with and enjoy their role. Our metrics are carefully designed to help researchers excel while delivering accurate and timely information to our clients. If you feel as though the nature of this role isn't in alignment with your career goals, or that the business outlook of the company is not meeting your expectations, we'd strongly encourage you to speak with your manager about ways to evolve your role and the best path forward. Thank you for your contributions to the company thus far, and we hope the remainder of your experience with CoStar Group is positive and rewarding.

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