Is CoStar Group a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at CoStar Group have rated their employer with 2.6 out of 5 stars in 84 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of CoStar Group employees being 2.7 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at CoStar Group now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at CoStar Group .

Does CoStar Group pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at CoStar Group with 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 84 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 5.6% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at CoStar Group.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at CoStar Group?

22% of Software Developer employees at CoStar Group would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 30% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated CoStar Group with a 3.2 rating for work-life-balance, 3.4 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.2 rating for culture and values and 2.7 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CoStar Group?

Research Associate (394) , Account Executive (117) , 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 (44) , 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 464 reviews)); "Pay is good and commission." ((in 350 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 147 reviews)); "Good salary for recent graduates/if you're new to the industry" ((in 94 reviews)); "They will hire you with little experience and some forge coworkers are really great!" ((in 84 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 159 reviews)); "Upper management is completely out of touch with researchers day to day and implement changes without any consultation with researchers." ((in 127 reviews)); "Toxic culture and sales/firing tactics" ((in 117 reviews)); "This company and its wacky CEO are crazy." ((in 64 reviews)); "you are watched constantly; senior leadership does not trust it's employees; there is no work" ((in 60 reviews))

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CoStar Group Software Developer reviews

2.6

22% would recommend to a friend

(84 total reviews)

Andrew C. Florance

14% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Work/Life balance

2.7

Career opportunities

2.2

Culture & values

2.2

Senior management

Softwarer Developer employees have rated CoStar Group with 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 84 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Softwarer Developer professionals have an average working experience there. CoStar Group is rated 25% below average by Softwarer Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Real Estate industry (3.5 stars).

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84 reviews

4.0

Feb 19, 2026

Fine place to work

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pays well, there's opportunity for interesting work to be assigned

Cons

In the 3 years I was there, there were 3 rounds of layoffs

2.0

Jan 29, 2026

Software Engineer 2

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Free coffee - Office is very good - Healthcare benefits are good

Cons

- No scope for growth - Very Very rigid with worf from office policy. 9-5 in office is monitored like people are in a school. Have to put a PTO even for an hour's absence. - Below par Base pay and no stocks.

5.0

Jan 18, 2026

Great company

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance Good team and support

Cons

Not flexible remote work policy

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