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?

"between understanding corporate structure more and having great benefits etc" ((in 472 reviews)); "Pay is good and commission." ((in 333 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 146 reviews)); "Good salary for recent graduates/if you're new to the industry" ((in 97 reviews)); "They will hire you with little experience and some forge coworkers are really great!" ((in 86 reviews))

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

"Managers have very different styles so one experience may differ from on to another and projects constantly change." ((in 155 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 115 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 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

5.0

May 14, 2020

Great Company

Human resources

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, forwarding thinking leadership, strong expertise in Commercial Real Estate and opportunities to develop ones career and give back to the community

Cons

At times can be long hours, however, that speaks more to the opportunity to get involved in interesting projects that are driving innovation in our industry

CoStar Group Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're happy to hear that you are enjoying all the great and rewarding things CoStar Group has to offer. Our leadership is always committed to providing the appropriate information, tools and resources needed to succeed and develop your career at CoStar Group. So, despite some long hours here and there, we're happy to hear about your participation on interesting projects and the development opportunities you have had. Keep up the great work.

5.0

May 13, 2020

Great place to work

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, great coworkers, awesome building

Cons

If you don't like making calls this isnt for you

CoStar Group Response

We're glad you enjoyed your time with us at CoStar Group. We're happy to see your positive experience with our top-tier benefits and our great location in Richmond, VA. Our ultimate goal is that every employee is engaged in their work and enjoys their role. We agree that calling isn't for everyone, however our metrics are carefully designed to help researchers excel while delivering accurate and timely information to our clients. We always encourage our team members to speak with their manager about how to evolve their role and/or about opportunities for professional development. Thanks for the review and we wish you the best in your next career steps.

5.0

Mar 1, 2020

Good company, nice people.

Senior software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy work and relaxed fun culture, good compensation. Understanding and approachable management. A lot of good people there.

Cons

Growing nationally so big so fast, some perks got canceled at local Irvine branch.

CoStar Group Response

Thank you for the decade-plus you were part of our team. We're incredibly pleased you enjoyed the work, culture, and compensation. We know the perks of working at a company are important, so we will definitely share your comments about the year-end holiday party with appropriate leadership. Again, we're so glad you had a great experience working at CoStar Group, and we wish you the best in your next endeavors.

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