Does CBRE pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CBRE employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CBRE. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CBRE?

73% of CBRE employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CBRE 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CBRE?

Project Manager (425) , Intern (268) , Analyst (253) , Director (227) , Facilities Manager (199) , Facilities Coordinator (198) , Associate Director (180) , Manager (179) , Associate (176) , Financial Analyst (168) , Assistant Manager (149) , Building Engineer (146) , Senior Project Manager (140) , Maintenance Technician (127) , Project Coordinator (114)

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

"They have pretty good benefits & try to be as green a company as possible." ((in 707 reviews)); "This job is very flexible and the people I work with are great!" ((in 672 reviews)); "Good work life balance and flexible" ((in 475 reviews)); "I was able to aquire a few certifications while working here and the pay was good." ((in 441 reviews)); "The teams I have worked with are great to work with both operationally and financially." ((in 294 reviews))

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

"poor management and lack of organization" ((in 508 reviews)); "Low Salary and not easy to negotiate" ((in 300 reviews)); "Having a bad manager may ruin the whole experience (although it can make it if you have a good one!)" ((in 200 reviews)); "No training and have high expectations" ((in 157 reviews)); "Long hours wouldn't be a problem if the pay for valuation analysts wasn't so low." ((in 122 reviews))

What are employees saying about CBRE layoffs in 2026?

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

CBRE reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(12,957 total reviews)

Robert E. Sulentic

83% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Senior management

CBRE has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 12,957 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CBRE employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Bienes raíces industry (3.8 stars).

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Reviews by job title

13K reviews

4.0

Feb 15, 2026

Not bad

Facilities supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable job, great benefits, 401k match, Typical corporate giant

Cons

The account I worked for had toxic leadership and some managers got away with a lot of verbal abuse

CBRE Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear you valued the great benefits we offer. We take great pride in upholding the highest ethical and professional standards, and the experience you've described is inconsistent with our values; please report your concerns, anonymously if you wish, through our confidential Ethics HelpLine: https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/7298/index.html

4.0

Feb 14, 2026

Global Leader with Strong Workplace Culture

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employees appreciate working with a world-leading real estate and facility management company, which adds strong credibility to their career. CBRE offers opportunities to grow professionally, with exposure to diverse projects and clients.

Cons

Promotions and advancement opportunities are limited or delayed.

5.0

Feb 13, 2026

A company willing to invest in you

Workplace experience coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Provides valuable training and development resources for free. -Various accounts around the globe where you can grow. -A large batch of Employee Resource Groups to interconnect everyone across the company and accounts through shared hobbies, experiences, or drives.

Cons

-Most job opportunities lie in more metropolitan cities and states, so someone in more rural parts might have trouble finding positions unless it is remote.

CBRE Response

1mo

Thank you for your review. We're thrilled to hear that our training programs and focus on career growth have positively impacted your experience. We're proud of our supportive environment, including our employee resource groups, and are committed to helping our people thrive.

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