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?

"Great Benefits and if you work hard able to move up in the company" ((in 482 reviews)); "Pay is good and commission." ((in 331 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 150 reviews)); "Good salary for recent graduates/if you're new to the industry" ((in 91 reviews)); "Work life balance is good and bad." ((in 79 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 155 reviews)); "Upper management is completely out of touch with researchers day to day and implement changes without any consultation with researchers." ((in 128 reviews)); "Toxic culture and sales/firing tactics" ((in 119 reviews)); "This company and its wacky CEO are crazy." ((in 67 reviews)); "you are watched constantly; senior leadership does not trust it's employees; there is no work" ((in 64 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

30% 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

4.0

Jan 3, 2017

Research Analyst

Research associate ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and opportunities for growth.

Cons

Too much of an emphasis on unproductive metrics.

CoStar Group Response

Thanks for your time with us and your feedback!

4.0

Jan 3, 2017

n/a

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I really enjoyed my co-workers. I always found them to be very helpful.

Cons

I found myself having to ask the 'why' more often then being told 'why' with an initial explanation.

CoStar Group Response

Thanks for your review and your time here!

1.0

Jan 2, 2017

Research Associate, Richmond, Va

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The office building and view from the office is nice. Good location if you enjoy living and working in the city.

Cons

This company is very misleading to their employees and set wholly different standards once you actually do the job. They claim they're not big on sales and even stated this in the interview. They claim that the research associate position has nothing to do with making more sales for the company and that all you will be doing is liaising with CoStar clients. This is all very misleading as you are constantly pushed to produce and gain more clients. Furthermore, the lack of communication within the company, from corporate to managers/managers to employees, is unbelievable. Most of the time it is unclear as to what needs to get done. Lastly, the young managers within the office have tough quotas and will likely fail to treat you with respect. I feel looked down upon with no hope of ever moving up in the company, as they play favorites. Advice: Apply somewhere else, not a good job to have.

CoStar Group Response

Thank you for your review. We are always working on ways to improve our communications with our employees. Research is at the heart of CoStar’s succcess and we deeply value researchers’ contributions. We provide weeks of training to make sure that researchers have the tools they need to be successful in a fast-paced environment and clearly lay out their roles and responsiblities. We’d appreciate the opportunity to gather more information. If you’re comfortable please contact us at hrdepartment@costar.com.

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Jobs at CoStar Group

Field Researcher - Los Angeles, CA

Associate Photographer- Atlanta

Field Researcher -Washington DC

Associate Photographer - Lansing, MI

Associate Photographer - Wichita, KS