Does CoreCivic pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CoreCivic employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CoreCivic. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CoreCivic?

35% of CoreCivic employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CoreCivic 2.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.3 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CoreCivic?

Correctional Officer (172) , Detention Officer (47) , Case Manager (36) , Corrections Officer (20) , Registered Nurse (19) , Officer (12) , Security Officer (9) , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (7) , Administrative Assistant (6) , Administrative Clerk (6) , Director (6) , Manager (6) , Mental Health Coordinator (6) , Monitor (6) , Academic Instructor (5)

What are the pros of working at CoreCivic according to real employee reviews?

"the hours and the pay is good" ((in 112 reviews)); "Good hours and good benefits" ((in 34 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 29 reviews)); "Make good money and can help with all the bills and debt." ((in 24 reviews)); "great staff and friendly environment" ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CoreCivic according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management not following proper policy and procedures and forcing their employees to follow rules that haven't been properly documented." ((in 45 reviews)); "Long hours and requires extreme adaptability" ((in 27 reviews)); "most middle and some upper management don't give a crap about employees" ((in 17 reviews)); "Poor leadership and barely any certified staff so if you are certified they run you into the ground." ((in 15 reviews)); "Too much favoritism!!" ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about CoreCivic layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about CoreCivic layoffs and their outlook for job security at CoreCivic in 2026.

What are the top reviewed CoreCivic locations?

Eloy , Nashville , Youngstown , Brentwood , Florence , Hartsville , Leavenworth , Whiteville , Holdenville , Indianapolis , Conneaut , Pahrump , Cushing , Dilley , Clifton , Nicholls , Houston , San Diego , Denver , Lake City , Eden , Elizabeth , Taylor , Mason , Fort Worth , Laredo , Tutwiler , Lecanto , Alamo , Phoenix

CoreCivic reviews

2.7

35% would recommend to a friend

(711 total reviews)

Patrick D. Swindle

59% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Career opportunities

2.4

Work/Life balance

2.4

Senior management

2.3

Culture & values

CoreCivic has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 711 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The CoreCivic employee rating is 26% below average for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

711 reviews

1.0

Nov 22, 2025

Position canceled right after I asked about salary

Supervisor, case processing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Quick communication, nothing else really.

Cons

No salary transparency Position canceled immediately after asking a basic question Job postings not compliant with California pay disclosure laws

CoreCivic Response

7mo

Thank you for reaching out to us with your concern. Our contract partner was updating job requirements for the position you inquired about, causing us to need to remove the job positing. We strive to be compliant with all pay transparency laws in all states.

1.0

Nov 16, 2025

Poor Management

Case manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Working with Family/Friends 2. Assisting in Rehabilitation of Inmates

Cons

1. Cannot remotely get ill once during training which is anywhere from 6 to 12 weeks or they will terminate your employment so if you catch covid, the flu, have a car accident, have pre-existing health conditions you need to pray nothing bad happens 2. Wardens and Upper Level Staff/HR seem to be like a clique and if you do not fit their "ideal" mold, they will terminate you. 3. Company mandates you to work 16 hour days 6 days a week especially when you are a correctional officer. You always get posted if you are a case manager or correctional counselor so you can hardly get your work completed. 4. Seems like a competition just to even get promoted or keep employment. If you remotely speak up about something that is wrong like an employee doing something illegal such as harassing other employee, you get terminated.

CoreCivic Response

7mo

CoreCivic takes all concerns seriously. If you would like further inquiry into your specific experience, we encourage you to contact CoreCivic's Ethics Line via www.corecivic.com/ethicsline or by phone at 800-461-9330.

4.0

Nov 12, 2025

Good Culture

Hr generalist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Corecivic values its employees and work life balance.

Cons

Benefits and systems have some internal flaws.

CoreCivic Response

7mo

We appreciate you sharing your positive experience and perspective. Our employees are the reason CoreCivic is a great place to work.

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