Does CoreCivic pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CoreCivic employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CoreCivic. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CoreCivic?

35% of CoreCivic employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CoreCivic 2.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.3 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CoreCivic?

Correctional Officer (172) , Detention Officer (47) , Case Manager (36) , Corrections Officer (20) , Registered Nurse (19) , Officer (12) , Security Officer (9) , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (7) , Administrative Assistant (6) , Administrative Clerk (6) , Director (6) , Manager (6) , Mental Health Coordinator (6) , Monitor (6) , Academic Instructor (5)

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

"The hours is good and the pay" ((in 110 reviews)); "Good hours and good benefits" ((in 34 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 30 reviews)); "Money is good and that’s about it." ((in 25 reviews)); "pay, lots of OT, great coworkers" ((in 11 reviews))

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

"Poor management not following proper policy and procedures and forcing their employees to follow rules that haven't been properly documented." ((in 42 reviews)); "Long hours and requires extreme adaptability" ((in 28 reviews)); "most middle and some upper management don't give a crap about employees" ((in 16 reviews)); "Poor leadership and barely any certified staff so if you are certified they run you into the ground." ((in 15 reviews)); "Lack of communication, Unprofessionalism within the workplace, and favoritism" ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about CoreCivic layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed CoreCivic locations?

Eloy , Nashville , Youngstown , Brentwood , Florence , Hartsville , Leavenworth , Whiteville , Holdenville , Indianapolis , Conneaut , Pahrump , Cushing , Dilley , Clifton , Nicholls , Houston , San Diego , Denver , Lake City , Eden , Elizabeth , Taylor , Mason , Fort Worth , Laredo , Tutwiler , Lecanto , Alamo , Phoenix

CoreCivic reviews

2.7

35% would recommend to a friend

(711 total reviews)

Patrick D. Swindle

59% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

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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

5.0

Apr 8, 2026

Good pay, but safety concerns persist

Correctional officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay for the work you do

Cons

Sometimes I used to get assaulted

CoreCivic Response

2mo

We appreciate you sharing your experience and perspective. Our employees are the reason CoreCivic is a great place to work.

3.0

Mar 26, 2026

It's got cons and pros

Corrections officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay overtime benefits promotion rates

Cons

Overtime probation rates are way to high

CoreCivic Response

3mo

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

1.0

Mar 21, 2026

stuck in the past

Admin clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employees try their best with little relief. And still they stay upbeat.

Cons

Toxic Boss. Poor training, Back stabbing.

CoreCivic Response

3mo

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.

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