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 is good and acceptable" ((in 88 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 28 reviews)); "A good opportunity to obtain experience working with the offender population" ((in 11 reviews)); "i think have a good salary" ((in 10 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 68 reviews)); "Favoritism and Nepotism is extremely high." ((in 23 reviews)); "bad supervisors above the officers" ((in 18 reviews)); "Fast paced, overwhelming at times, long hours." ((in 16 reviews)); "Each EE is affected by poor leadership and can be fired at any time." ((in 16 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

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

1.0

Oct 16, 2023

Worst company I have ever worked for

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None - HORRIBLE Company that needs a complete leadership overhaul

Cons

Leadership is Arrogant, Condescending, Political, Uncaring, CORRUPT, and ONLY interested in their job preservation and promotion, and this mind set trucked down to every corner of the company. I’m highly educated and very successful working for Fortune 500 companies at the executive level - 20 years at the time of employment with Geo - and have yet to see or experience such a toxic company. Do NOT even consider working for this company unless leadership has been completely replaced, which will probably never happen as this is Zoley’s company and he’ll never leave. Corrupt leaders like Wierdsma and Zahner only further deteriorate an already hostile company

The GEO Group Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to voice your concerns. We are sorry that you felt the management staff was not supportive during your employment with GEO. We will share this information with the appropriate individuals within the organization to address this concern.

1.0

Oct 12, 2023

Unreal

Co ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Absolutely none. The whole company is corrupt.

Cons

Still haven't heard about my sexual harrassment case from them...oh well might as well take em to court, seems they have a lot if these.

The GEO Group Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to voice your concerns. We are sorry that you felt the management staff was not supportive during your employment with GEO. We will share this information with the appropriate individuals within the organization to address this concern.

5.0

Oct 6, 2023

Easy money

Correctional officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy job with a lot of overtime opportunities

Cons

Dangerous environment to work in

The GEO Group Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share about your employment experience at GEO. We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. Thank you!

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