CoreCivic reviews

2.7

35% would recommend to a friend

(711 total reviews)

Patrick D. Swindle

59% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

CoreCivic has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 711 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The CoreCivic employee rating is 26% below average for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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711 reviews
1.0
Aug 4, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

No sick hours. Your PTO (paid time off) will cover for any time you were out of work due to illness. You receive 3 hours of PTO per paycheck. No competitive pay, No respectful raises. Raises are usually 10-25% of a dollar every year. (For Example: Your raise will be about .11 cents a year.) Your taxes will be impacted, You make less than the national average yet pay more in taxes. No way to bargain for better pay. Not enough people stay long enough to create a union to ensure better pay. Management shows little to absolute zero care of your wellbeing/career development/cost of living expenses. We receive millions every year by partnering with CDCR, yet consistently are told that there is "no money" available for raises etc. Most successful re-entry program in San Diego, CA yet staff are treated like inmates in regards to false promises. No management accountability. No town-hall meetings to assess facility requirements. Corecivic CEO D. Hininger's reported salary for the 2024 Fiscal Year was almost 8 million. Average Corecivic Re-Entry Services staff salary in San Diego, CA [$50k/yr] in 2025. Average salary needed to live in San Diego CA in 2025? [$110k/yr].

Cons

You get to see how a dysfunctional company runs. You get to take what you learned to other much better companies out there.

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CoreCivic Response
10mo
We appreciate your willingness to share your experience. Your perspective helps us identify opportunities to enhance each employee's work experience. We are always working to ensure that CoreCivic is a great place to work.
3.0
Aug 1, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is rally good for entry level.

Cons

Environment isn't guaranteed to be helpful

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CoreCivic Response
11mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective. Your review helps us enhance each employee's work experience.
2.0
Jul 22, 2025

Job security

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Job security, you don't have to worry about layoffs

Cons

Company has crap insruance for employees

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CoreCivic Response
11mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective. Your review helps us enhance each employee's work experience.
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