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?

"Great Benefits and if you work hard able to move up in the company" ((in 487 reviews)); "Good pay and it ends there" ((in 322 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 145 reviews)); "Good salary for recent graduates/if you're new to the industry" ((in 99 reviews)); "They will hire you with little experience and some forge coworkers are really great!" ((in 83 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 162 reviews)); "Upper management is completely out of touch with researchers day to day and implement changes without any consultation with researchers." ((in 131 reviews)); "Toxic culture and sales/firing tactics" ((in 119 reviews)); "This company and its wacky CEO are crazy." ((in 63 reviews)); "you are watched constantly; senior leadership does not trust it's employees; there is no work" ((in 62 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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Nov 5, 2015

Good Start

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

A great starting company for anyone looking to break into the work force, you get what you put in

Cons

the HQ is a bit too big-brother esque, and they horrendously underpay.

CoStar Group Response

10y

Thanks for the review! While I can’t speak to your specific compensation situation I can tell you that we’re always working to ensure that our pay is competitive with what the market is offering. In addition, we offer exceptional healthcare and retirement benefits. Since you’re listed as a current employee we hope that you’ll take advantage of our internal promotion opportunities or even explore outside of your current function.

1.0

Nov 4, 2015

Do not recommend

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Spends a lot of money on marketing and has a great product.

Cons

Comp plans are so confusing that upper management does not seem to understand it well enough to pay employees accurately. Commission checks are never paid correctly and employees must wait for the next commission check which is only once a month. Even then, it does not always mean it will get paid. Most employees are rather arrogant and do not understand their clients needs. You are just a number with this company and absolutely disposable. Upper management only attempts to pacify concerns versus actually addressing them.

CoStar Group Response

10y

We’re sorry that you had such a challenging experience with CoStar. We are laser-focused on making sure that our sales people are fairly and appropriately rewarded for their performance. While I can’t speak to your individual compensation situation, I can tell you that we’re constantly building and emphasizing new products and services which means that commission structure changes at the speed of our growth, which can be rapid.

2.0

Oct 29, 2015

Interviewer

Customer phone interviewer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free snacks, free drinks. Good medical benefits.

Cons

Not very organized. No set structure for advancement in my position. Daily dramatic changes. Management is not open to feedback, but they say they are.

CoStar Group Response

10y

We’re focused on promoting talent from within and are constantly assessing how to provide pathways forward. We also welcome internal applicants to our open roles in other departments, which gives employees the chance to take their next career step with the company, even if it’s outside of their function. So far this year we have filled 175 job openings with internal candidates and we have just made the visibility and application process for internal candidates even better.

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