Is Compass a good company to work for?

Compass has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 3,125 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 71% of employees would recommend working at Compass to a friend and 64% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Compass have been left by employees working as Associate Real Estate Broker , REALTOR® and Sales Manager .

Does Compass pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Compass employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Compass. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Compass?

71% of Compass employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Compass 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Compass?

Real Estate Agent (303) , Realtor (235) , Agent Experience Manager (111) , Marketing Advisor (80) , Licensed Realtor (59) , Transaction Coordinator (57) , Strategic Growth Manager (55) , Office Administrator (54) , Real Estate Broker (53) , Agent (49) , Software Engineer (41) , Senior Software Engineer (34) , Commission Specialist (33) , Agent Experience Coordinator (32) , Marketing Coordinator (28)

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

"Some of the people you work with are great and I've made some lifelong friends." ((in 213 reviews)); "Great Benefits and kind leaders" ((in 154 reviews)); "I fortunately joined the team of a n amazing realtor and my experience has been great." ((in 85 reviews)); "work life balancing is good" ((in 81 reviews)); "Great leadership and a clear path to success" ((in 69 reviews))

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

"working under poor management (Victoria Schultz)" ((in 65 reviews)); "There were constant layoffs and reorganizations." ((in 54 reviews)); "Low salary, and in 2 years it didn't increase, entered as senior and that's it." ((in 24 reviews)); "You will work long hours and achieve impossible tasks for agents and for the brand but it will go unnoticed." ((in 19 reviews)); "Blatant favoritism based on position and location" ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Compass layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Compass locations?

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3.9

71% would recommend to a friend

(805 total reviews)

Robert Reffkin

74% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

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Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Culture & values

3.6

Senior management

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

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5.0

Jan 21, 2019

I found my place in the world!

Recruiter

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Pros

- best in class leadership - opportunities to grow professionally at every turn - fantastic company culture - CEO and other members of c-suite are very involved day to day in the business - opportunity to work for one of the most innovative and vision-driven companies in the industry

Cons

- none that come to mind!

5.0

Jan 14, 2019

I Have Found The Place Where I Belong

Real estate agent

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The Compass "pros" list is endless— and is so because the leadership team is creative, driven and innovative. These tip-top individuals repeatedly imagine new possibilities; provoke action; instigate change; and #movefast. At Compass, there is no two-tiered social structure where the executive team is at the top and off limits. Here, at our flat corporate structure, we #CollaborateWithOutEgo The great corporate culture is based on vision, values, practices, and people— like you and me. #CompassCares The Compass tools— proprietary technology, advanced analytics and imaginative marketing— are second to none. With all of these resources, Compass helps us deliver better and quicker service to our clients.

Cons

The Compass "cons" list is non-existent. I honestly cannot identify one negative. I most certainly have found where I belong.

5.0

Jan 10, 2019

Company Headed In the Right Direction

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

- Company leadership recognizes issues w/ speed impacting quality of tech offering. - Leadership is capable, transparent. - Flexibility of working arrangements. - Regular performance reviews to calibrate company + career goals. - Intelligent co-workers, and openness across departments.

Cons

- Company's obsession with speed + growth has harmed quality of tech offering.

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