Is CBRE a good company to work for?

CBRE has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 15,886 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 73% of employees would recommend working at CBRE to a friend and 67% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about CBRE have been left by employees working as Internship , Intern and Senior Vice President .

Does CBRE pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CBRE employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CBRE. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CBRE?

73% of CBRE employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CBRE 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CBRE?

Project Manager (427) , Intern (269) , Analyst (256) , Director (227) , Facilities Manager (201) , Facilities Coordinator (200) , Associate Director (180) , Manager (179) , Associate (178) , Financial Analyst (171) , Assistant Manager (149) , Building Engineer (146) , Senior Project Manager (140) , Maintenance Technician (129) , Project Coordinator (114)

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

"They have pretty good benefits & try to be as green a company as possible." ((in 699 reviews)); "This job is very flexible and the people I work with are great!" ((in 682 reviews)); "Good work life balance and flexible" ((in 497 reviews)); "I was able to aquire a few certifications while working here and the pay was good." ((in 423 reviews)); "The teams I have worked with are great to work with both operationally and financially." ((in 306 reviews))

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

"poor management and lack of organization" ((in 518 reviews)); "Low Salary and not easy to negotiate" ((in 317 reviews)); "Having a bad manager may ruin the whole experience (although it can make it if you have a good one!)" ((in 204 reviews)); "No training and have high expectations" ((in 142 reviews)); "Long hours wouldn't be a problem if the pay for valuation analysts wasn't so low." ((in 128 reviews))

What are employees saying about CBRE layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed CBRE locations?

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CBRE reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(13,030 total reviews)

Robert E. Sulentic

83% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

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CBRE has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 13,030 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CBRE employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Real Estate industry (3.7 stars).

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13K reviews

3.0

Dec 17, 2018

Not the worst place to be

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hands off management (no management/self management) Lots of projects to stay busy Work from home Off at 3PM in summertime Flexible schedule Good co-workers Health insurance is ok Lots of locations/resources

Cons

Lack of management Emphasis on quantity not quality Drab office environment and now being forced to work from home with no designated office space Repetitive Low Pay Low Vacation Time

CBRE Response

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Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We’re glad to hear that you find plenty to be happy about at CBRE, and we recognize that our employees have great ideas for making things even better. There are a number of ways you can share your thoughts on how to improve the CBRE experience – reach out to your HR representative or talk to your manager about how you can share your voice, or start right here by letting us know your thoughts at TellUs@cbre.com.

3.0

Oct 19, 2018

If you find high end watches important, this is the place for you.

Commercial real estate broker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company has great values, they really does seem to care, I really liked a lot of people in the office.

Cons

The commercial real estate culture is not so great. People screw over other people all the time. They are still a little too uptight, constant passive aggressive comments out not wearing a tie. Top brokers get treated like gods while new brokers get to fight over scraps.

2.0

Sep 25, 2018

Building engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I can only refer to the site I was on. You can do whatever you want. 4 year degree is a guarantee for promotion. Lots of training available. Very nice people. Overtime available. Management is hands off. Close working relationships.

Cons

I can only refer to the site I was on. You can do whatever you want which leads to anarchy and a hostile environment. Anything less than a 4 year degree, you will be a grunt for life regardless of your knowledge and skill set. Tons of online training for equipment you don't even have. Nice people that shouldn't be in a leadership position . Rotating shifts/on call. Management doesn't understand what is important or how to improve day to day operation. If you are not close/related to the boss, good luck.

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