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 (116) , 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 497 reviews)); "Pay is good and commission." ((in 318 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 148 reviews)); "Good salary for recent graduates/if you're new to the industry" ((in 91 reviews)); "They will hire you with little experience and some forge coworkers are really great!" ((in 83 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 158 reviews)); "Upper management is completely out of touch with researchers day to day and implement changes without any consultation with researchers." ((in 123 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 62 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

(3,029 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 3,029 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

4.0

Dec 11, 2019

Great opportunity

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High income potential, CoStar has a strong product

Cons

Having to split commissions with other reps

CoStar Group Response

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us at CoStar Group! We focus on enabling our sales team's achievement by offering an industry-leading platform, substantial training and mentoring, and the support of a leading marketing team. Thanks for your contributions to our team!

4.0

Nov 19, 2019

Great company with some micromanagement tendencies

Sales executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great technology, support & solutions

Cons

The way commission is ran can be tricky and you really need to keep your eye on it. Leadership can be a bit absent until something is a disaster.

CoStar Group Response

Thanks for leaving us a review. We're glad to hear you're enjoying with time with us at CoStar Group! Our sales team is an essential and valued part of our team -- thanks for your contributions. We encourage you to speak with your supervisor if you have questions or suggestions about the current commissions structure. If you have any specific experiences you can share about leadership, we would like to continue this conversation so we can learn more -- please send us a note at HRdepartment@costar.com Thanks again for being part of our team!

4.0

Oct 28, 2019

Research

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company to work for

Cons

Nothing this company is great to work for

CoStar Group Response

Thanks for leaving a review. We appreciate your time with us and are glad you found CoStar Group a great place to work! Thanks for your contributions to our team, and we wish you the best in your next career steps.

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