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 (393) , 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 (43) , 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

(3,028 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 3,028 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

Jun 19, 2019

Excellent company to work with

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly environment, anytime reachable management, high pay, good benefits and opportunities to grow.

Cons

Nothing to add in this section!

CoStar Group Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and thank you for being a part of the CoStar Group team! We are happy to hear you are enjoying our amazing culture, competitive benefits, and multitude of growth opportunities. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing how far you’ll go at CoStar Group.

4.0

Jun 14, 2019

A solid company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A great place to work. Company benefits are outstanding. A clear vision of direction with a thriving company is always a plus!

Cons

Metrics driven. Can be a bummer sometimes

CoStar Group Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience; we are grateful for your feedback and for your contributions as a member of the CoStar team.

3.0

Jun 9, 2019

Company

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working here had good Coworkers/Benefits

Cons

The company could use Growth Opportunities

CoStar Group Response

Thank you for being a part of the CoStar team; we are happy that you are here. We are also happy that you have been enjoying the many benefits offered to CoStar employees. We are surprised to hear that you are not aware of the many growth opportunities with the organization. Over the years, thousands of people have grown their careers and advanced within the organization. We would be more than happy to discuss this concern with you in more detail. Please reach out to one of our managers or to any member of our HR team.

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