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 2% 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 (46) , Associate Research Consultant (43) , Research Associate II (42) , Research Analyst (40) , Researcher (38) , Field Research Photographer (26) , Research Consultant (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 482 reviews)); "Pay is good and commission." ((in 335 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 146 reviews)); "Good salary for recent graduates/if you're new to the industry" ((in 98 reviews)); "They will hire you with little experience and some forge coworkers are really great!" ((in 85 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 156 reviews)); "Upper management is completely out of touch with researchers day to day and implement changes without any consultation with researchers." ((in 134 reviews)); "Toxic culture and sales/firing tactics" ((in 118 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 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 , Denver , White Marsh , Minneapolis , Portland , Miami , Buckhead , Phoenix , La Jolla

CoStar Group reviews

2.7

33% would recommend to a friend

(3,024 total reviews)

Andrew C. Florance

31% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

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CoStar Group has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 3,024 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

1.0

Nov 7, 2013

Glad to be gone.

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fair salary, vacation time and benefits Gained knowledge of commercial real estate in different markets The other researchers and local managers

Cons

Bonus criteria changed at any moment The 2 minute call requirement that did nothing but upset good customers Closing of offices with little to no notice

3.0

Jun 27, 2013

Not Horrible but not amazing

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are great people, and wonderful amenities, such as healthy food choices, a small gym and free yoga class three days a week, an amazing holiday party. All things considering the pay is good for what you are doing, I didn't realize that some of outr competitors pay far less considering the we are in the same buisness

Cons

The work sucks, its not that the job is terrible but it is repetitive and you will get people that don't want to talk you, Also the metrics don't take into account all of the work you do, like special projects. There may be project yet you are still expected to produce the same amount of work if you weren't doing the project. Also, there is this expectation for quick input of information, very unrealistic.

2.0

Jun 26, 2013

Good for young grads

Research associate ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary for young grads who majored in liberal arts. Good starting salary benefits.

Cons

Not a place for a career unless you can deal with the monotony of making calls all day and doing data entry. It is what it is. Put in a couple years and move on. Believe it or not i found companies who value thecostar experience.

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