Does CoStar Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CoStar Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CoStar Group. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CoStar Group?

34% of CoStar Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CoStar Group 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.4 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CoStar Group?

Research Associate (393) , Account Executive (113) , Sales Associate (98) , Software Engineer (72) , Sales (70) , Sales Executive (62) , Tenant Research Associate (60) , Client Relationship Consultant (59) , Architectural Photographer (46) , Associate Research Consultant (43) , Research Associate II (42) , Research Analyst (40) , Researcher (38) , Field Research Photographer (26) , Tenant Researcher (26)

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

"Great Benefits and if you work hard able to move up in the company" ((in 492 reviews)); "Good pay and very easy job" ((in 341 reviews)); "They were great people because they were in the same boat as many others... (Read: not sure of where they wanted to go in life.)" ((in 149 reviews)); "Good salary for recent graduates/if you're new to the industry" ((in 96 reviews)); "They will hire you with little experience and some forge coworkers are really great!" ((in 80 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and they do not evaluate procedures before puting them into place." ((in 212 reviews)); "They use these surveys to judge good managers based on questions that do not reflect their management." ((in 157 reviews)); "Upper management is completely out of touch with researchers day to day and implement changes without any consultation with researchers." ((in 126 reviews)); "Toxic culture and sales/firing tactics" ((in 122 reviews)); "you are watched constantly; senior leadership does not trust it's employees; there is no work" ((in 66 reviews))

What are employees saying about CoStar Group layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed CoStar Group locations?

Richmond , Washington , Atlanta , San Diego , Irvine , Columbia , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Norfolk , New York , Boston , Chicago , Bethesda , Arlington , Dallas , Austin , Baltimore , Hendersonville , Saint Louis , Houston , Nashville , Seattle , Denver , White Marsh , Minneapolis , Portland , Miami , Buckhead , Phoenix , La Jolla

CoStar Group reviews

2.7

34% would recommend to a friend

(3,014 total reviews)

Andrew C. Florance

32% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

2.8

Career opportunities

2.7

Work/Life balance

2.4

Culture & values

2.3

Senior management

CoStar Group has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 3,014 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The CoStar Group employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Real Estate industry (3.5 stars).

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3K reviews

5.0

Apr 14, 2015

If you work hard - sky is the limit

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

I have been with CoStar for 10 years. I do not understand these bad reviews. Sure, we work hard and it can be stressful, but our culture is unmatched and I am proud to be here. CoStar is NOT for everyone. If you expect to take two hour lunch breaks, or leave early every day, then please do not apply. I think recent graduates come into the real world right out of college and expect a corner office, flexible hours and perks. Kids - you gotta work for it. If you do not have work ethics, you will not last here. So please do not bash the company - get a reality check before you start applying for jobs. We are very team oriented. If you are not a team player, CoStar is not a place for you. I have made friends for life and we are so proud of our culture. Just because you expected a corner office and got a cubicle instead - don't hate. You get a free breakfast AND lunch every day. Unlimited beverages. Unlimited fruit. Six different types of coffee. Think about it before you start writing bad reviews just because you had unrealistic expectations going into the real life after college. You have to WORK for that office.

Cons

There is none. Did I mention that we have free shuttle ride to and from the Metro? State of the art gym in the building. We also have a rooftop terrace and a garden. FREE yoga classes three times a week. And when the weather is nice, our yoga instructor takes us up to the rooftop terrace and we get all zen up there, in the fresh air and surrounded by flowers. No better way to end your day. Did your old job offer all this? I doubt it.

CoStar Group Response

11y

It’s great to hear you not only enjoy working here, but take advantage of the day-to-day benefits we offer to our employees. It’s true that we’re doing our best when our employees are working hard as a team, and we know that’s not for everyone. We also know there’s room for us to improve in certain areas and based on other feedback we’ve received we’re working to do that as effectively as possible. We encourage open lines of communication, so when you do have recommendations for improvement please don’t be a stranger – let your manager or a member of Human Resources know, it’s the constructive feedback that makes us a better employer and a better company.

1.0

Sep 16, 2012

Least favorable position of a lifetime

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

They provide free coffee and, every now and when we've been good, they let us wear casual clothes. They also fulfill their promise of free (streetside) parking. You are allowed to take initiative on things.

Cons

People with seniority tend to be pompous dead weight. They like to have an opinion, but don't want to do the work.

1.0

Jun 12, 2008

Great product, great clients, abominable executive leadership

Senior account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great product, great clients, and great front-line managers.

Cons

Worst senior management team I have ever seen, fear-based management from executive team, very reactive, compensation package changed mid-stream to the detriment of employees, CEO takes micro-managing to a new level. What does it say about a company when a large chunk of marketing dollars goes into slandering the competition and mailing clients about the latest company lawsuits and competitors and former clients?

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