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

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

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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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3K reviews

2.0

Oct 27, 2016

Eeh

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free snacks. Office is a great location. Opportunities to advance if you want to move.

Cons

Metrics. Metrics. Constant refidining of the job.

CoStar Group Response

9y

Thanks for leaving a review. We appreciate your feedback. We’re focused on offering very competitive compensation to all employees and regularly assess compensation structures for market-competitiveness and fairness. On rare occasions when the business requires we offer additional incentives to employees. This is one of those occasions. We have offered an additional $15,000 in base pay and $15,000 in stock to incentivize employees in our current Research Center locations to apply for and move to Richmond to help us build the new Center. I am sorry that you are unable to take advantage of this opportunity.

5.0

Oct 20, 2016

A Large Company w/ a Small Feel

Community researcher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone I interacted with was positive, constructive, and professional. Upper management was very interactive and made a point to get to know people in their team. For only being on a 3 month contract I felt close, accepted, and appreciated by not only my team manager/team, but supportive staff and upper management. If anyone is looking for a company to grow with in that has a good moral compass they should give Costar a try! They aim to help any/everyone that's willing to accept criticism and stays positive.

Cons

With that being said. It's very repetitive work - some excel, some do not... if you can buckle down and deal with the repetitive day in day out stuff the rewards in advancement are worth it. Also the company is still trying to tweak a few small things in a structural aspect, but as many should know change takes time and trial/error. But I'd say it had improved a lot in the short time I was there.

CoStar Group Response

9y

Thank you for the thoughtful review and for your service! We’re glad you enjoyed your time with us and appreciate your detailed thoughts on how we can improve.

1.0

Oct 13, 2016

Clueless upper management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Dynamic and innovative products. If you thrive on constant change, you'll be in heaven. You can earn a good living there.

Cons

However, the stress and pressure you will be under will not match the compensation. If you love selling in a 30 day sales cycle, quota driven, metrics environment, where sales reps and middle managers are leaving in droves, then this is the opportunity for you. Upper management by and large come from outside the CRE industry and are relatively clueless to the needs of brokers and other CRE professionals. Pass on this opportunity.

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