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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5.0

Dec 16, 2016

Growth

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefit (Health, Dental, PTO, TROWE) Solid company that is growing Good place to get into CRE

Cons

People say metrics but it's normal to be responsible for the work you produce.

CoStar Group Response

9y

Thanks for the review!

4.0

Dec 8, 2016

Research Associate II

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

CoStar has great benefits, good PTO, employee perks at their HQ. Quality team environment, work atmosphere is awesome, a ton of young professionals.

Cons

The work is redundant, every day you do the same style work. Not a ton of room for professional development, depends on your manager.

CoStar Group Response

9y

Thank you for leaving a review and your time with us! We're glad you enjoyed our benefits and culture. We'll make sure to take your feedback forward.

4.0

Dec 7, 2016

Hi

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company and good to work

Cons

No bad opinion about it

CoStar Group Response

9y

Thanks for the review! If you'd like to offer any suggestions you can reach out to hrdepartment@costar.com or your manager.

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