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 94 reviews)); "Good benefits and they try to keep moral high." ((in 41 reviews)); "Great people that work there and its nothing like what you read on the news." ((in 25 reviews)); "Driving new equipment and great coworkers" ((in 12 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 63 reviews)); "Favoritism and Nepotism is extremely high." ((in 22 reviews)); "Long hours and overtime hours" ((in 16 reviews)); "Each EE is affected by poor leadership and can be fired at any time." ((in 16 reviews)); "stop all day and a manager or supervisor will come by and say you need to do more." ((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

2.0

Mar 20, 2023

Could do better

Licensed clinical social worker lcsw

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is decent and work schedule.

Cons

Management and it takes a long time to get anything you need to effectively do your job such as a basic computer with internet.

The GEO Group Response

3y

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.

2.0

Mar 8, 2023

You are nothing but a body

Correctional officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of overtime, ok pay

Cons

Mandatory overtime, they will burn you out without a care in the world. 16 hour shifts back to back and if you say no or you have family issues it's disciplined

The GEO Group Response

3y

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.

2.0

Mar 5, 2023

Great starter job not a career job

Substance abuse counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good insurance Fly you out for informative trainings

Cons

Pay is not on par with competitors Not much chance for upward mobility within the organization unless you become a trainer at corporate

The GEO Group Response

3y

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.

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