Does The GEO Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The GEO Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The GEO Group. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at The GEO Group?

46% of The GEO Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated The GEO Group 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at The GEO Group?

Correctional Officer (118) , Case Manager (64) , Detention Officer (37) , Security Officer (16) , Officer (15) , Corrections Officer (14) , Substance Abuse Counselor (14) , Registered Nurse (12) , Director (8) , Program Manager (8) , Captain (7) , Business Manager (6) , Manager (6) , Monitor (6) , Human Resources Manager (5)

What are the pros of working at The GEO Group according to real employee reviews?

"Pay was good and benefit" ((in 87 reviews)); "Good benefits and they try to keep moral high." ((in 48 reviews)); "Great people that work there and its nothing like what you read on the news." ((in 26 reviews)); "Advancement Opportunities" ((in 10 reviews)); "Staff are friendly and helpful" ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at The GEO Group according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and lots and lots of nitpicking" ((in 64 reviews)); "shifting, chronic favoritism, dangerous work environment, and lack of an adequate work" ((in 25 reviews)); "Fast paced, overwhelming at times, long hours." ((in 15 reviews)); "Each EE is affected by poor leadership and can be fired at any time." ((in 15 reviews)); "stop all day and a manager or supervisor will come by and say you need to do more." ((in 15 reviews))

What are employees saying about The GEO Group layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed The GEO Group locations?

Boca Raton , Lawton , Folkston , Florence , San Antonio , Lovejoy , Houston , Newark , Conroe , Aurora , San Diego , Pearsall , New Castle , Big Spring , Adelanto , Hobbs , Karnes City , Plainfield , Tacoma , Graceville , McFarland , Aurora , Baldwin , Winton , Eagle Pass , Los Angeles , Denver , South Bay , Milledgeville , Trenton

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The GEO Group

The GEO Group reviews

2.9

46% would recommend to a friend

(866 total reviews)

George C. Zoley

46% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Career opportunities

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.7

Culture & values

2.6

Senior management

The GEO Group has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 866 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The The GEO Group employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

866 reviews

2.0

Mar 9, 2017

Interesting

Mental health counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Awesome salary. Great training.

Cons

The position I applied for was completely different than I expected. What we were required to do and what was written on paper were contradictions of each other. HR staff is unprofessional and non-informative. There is also a huge turn-over rate.

2.0

Feb 4, 2017

Shady Company

Correctional officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This job pays the bills.

Cons

If you're a dorm officer and not on the good side of the Yard Officers, if there is a fight in your dorm the Yard Officers take their sweet time responding. But if you are on good terms, then they respond much faster.

3.0

Dec 16, 2016

Good For Experience

Substance abuse counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good experience Opportunity to do certification training's.

Cons

Stressful environment High turnover rate Company hires anybody (which means you work with people who don't want to do work).

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