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?

33% 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 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CoStar Group?

Research Associate (394) , Account Executive (117) , Sales Associate (99) , Software Engineer (73) , Sales (70) , Sales Executive (62) , Tenant Research Associate (60) , Client Relationship Consultant (59) , Architectural Photographer (47) , Associate Research Consultant (44) , Research Associate II (42) , Research Analyst (40) , Researcher (38) , Account Manager (26) , Field Research Photographer (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 471 reviews)); "Good pay and bonus (you can make $1 million in a month)" ((in 340 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 153 reviews)); "Good salary for recent graduates/if you're new to the industry" ((in 93 reviews)); "They will hire you with little experience and some forge coworkers are really great!" ((in 85 reviews))

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

"They use these surveys to judge good managers based on questions that do not reflect their management." ((in 161 reviews)); "Upper management is completely out of touch with researchers day to day and implement changes without any consultation with researchers." ((in 132 reviews)); "Toxic culture and sales/firing tactics" ((in 118 reviews)); "This company and its wacky CEO are crazy." ((in 66 reviews)); "you are watched constantly; senior leadership does not trust it's employees; there is no work" ((in 65 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 , Norfolk , San Francisco , New York , Chicago , Boston , Bethesda , Arlington , Dallas , Austin , Baltimore , Hendersonville , Saint Louis , Houston , Nashville , Seattle , Minneapolis , Denver , White Marsh , Portland , Miami , Buckhead , Phoenix , La Jolla

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CoStar Group

CoStar Group reviews

2.7

33% would recommend to a friend

(3,032 total reviews)

Andrew C. Florance

31% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Work/Life balance

2.7

Career opportunities

2.4

Culture & values

2.3

Senior management

CoStar Group has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 3,032 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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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

1.0

Jul 12, 2017

The best day at CoStar was my last day!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, good money, ok benefits, free fruit and tea/coffee

Cons

Horible soul destroying job, call centre, clients hate your calls, you need to repeat who CoStar are and benefits of using it every time you talk to a client (you talk to the same people at leats once per month), which makes you feel really stupid. Clients find it patronising, but Andy Florance insists on using the script, which he created. Stress, fear and anxiety is a norm. Constant change without warning and very little explanation. Run!!!

4.0

Jul 11, 2017

IDS Telephone Researcher

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Started work here when I was 18, was a great first job in terms of working in a fast paced, sales environment. Great wage for my first proper job (around £8 p/h)

Cons

Very fast paced environment, results driven, so be prepared to put in effort!

1.0

Jul 6, 2017

Research Associate

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Pay, benefits, people. You're in the heart of DC. They provide a free lunch and snack while you work.

Cons

Glorified Phone call center. Run. You talk all day to people who are not interested in anything you have the say because you speak to them month after month on the same thing.

CoStar Group Response

Thanks for leaving a review. We and the clients who depend on the data you collect and analyze deeply appreciate the work you do. You drive a trillion dollar industry forward!

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