Does Core States Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Core States Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Core States Group. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Core States Group?

70% of Core States Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Core States Group 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Core States Group?

Project Designer (14) , Design Engineer (11) , Intern (5) , Project Engineer (5) , Project Manager (5) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Designer (3) , Internship (3) , Architectural Designer (2) , Assistant Planner (2) , Civil Design Engineer (2) , Manager (2) , Mechanical Design Engineer (2) , Project Accountant (2) , Project Architect (2)

What are the pros of working at Core States Group according to real employee reviews?

"Great people that work to take care of their clients and take care of their employees at the same time." ((in 15 reviews)); "Great Benefits." ((in 14 reviews)); "The pay was good and I enjoyed the small team I worked with" ((in 9 reviews)); "The work environment is great!" ((in 7 reviews)); "Good Work/Life Balance" ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Aggressive management and non" ((in 5 reviews)); "Accrue PTO but that's pretty common not really a CON" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Core States Group layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Core States Group locations?

Kent , Somerville , Ontario , Rogers , Philadelphia , Newport Beach , Ambler , Dallas , Seattle , Tampa , Naperville , Bentonville , Long Beach , Hillsboro , Warren , Saint Louis , Charlotte , Minneapolis , Nashville , West Chester , Pittsburgh , Boca Raton , Duluth , Secane

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Great culture, cares for employees, slightly below average wages with unpaid overtime - Anonymous employee Core States Group Employee Review

4.0

Jul 13, 2014

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

-Great company culture, good communication -Better than standard benefits (my PPO plan fully covered, 100% matching 100% vested 401k) -Keep breakroom stocked with free snacks and drinks -Fly everyone to Florida for Christmas party -Cares for employees -Good work portfolio, growing opportunity

Cons

-Slightly below average wages -Management agrees to unreasonable deadlines to please client -Does not pay overtime -IT issues with many small offices and small IT staff, but mostly OK now, they were aware and fixed

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5.0

Apr 9, 2026

Internship

Recommend

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Pros

Good work life balance, and room to grow

Cons

Not in office every day of the week so need good set up at home.

2.0

Jul 8, 2026

Permitting specialist

Recommend

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Pros

- Clean office environment - Most employees are easy to collaborate with

Cons

- Managers have been in place for a long time and are set in their ways - Uneven work distribution - Employee value based on hours worked - Specific manager seeking employees based on education only, not experience - Minimal training, expected to learn on your own

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