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

3.0

Aug 28, 2016

Work-life balance

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very competitive pay scale. flexible schedule. great training program.

Cons

high volume sales expectations. very numbers driven. work-life balance very hard to achieve.

CoStar Group Response

9y

We appreciate the review and we’re glad that you found the sales training program beneficial. We’re committed to investing in our sales team as we know that it will pay off for our customers and our employees.

4.0

Aug 19, 2016

Great start to career

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to start your career

Cons

Tough to translate experience outside of CoStar

CoStar Group Response

9y

Thanks for the review. Good luck in your adventures outside of CoStar!

4.0

May 26, 2016

Worked in Research and Sales- Great 1st Job Out of College

Territory representative and research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people- young work environment, perfect for someone just our of college or in their 20s. I made some of my best friends at the Star. Intro to CRE- The research training is extensive and is essentially an overview of all building types and different roles in the industry. You will learn a great deal especially if you're passionate about real estate. Great Product- I started in research and transitioned to sales (LoopNet) and the sales training was phenomenal. There is not one situation or objection that they don't prepare you for, great sales job especially since the product has no real competitors; LoopNet can almost sell itself. Potential to make good money (in sales): If you work hard and get close to goal you can make at least $65K a year, not bad for a job right out of college. Top guys in inside sales were making over $100k.

Cons

Management in Research is hit or miss High turnover- not many people stuck around for more than a year. Not much room for growth in research Job can be monotonous and was very dependent on hitting unrealistic metrics. Pay isn't great in research and managers pick favorites for bonuses.

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