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Cottingham & Butler interview process & guide 2026

Interview difficulty 5.1 / 10Based on 45 interview reports

Everything we know about interviewing at Cottingham & Butler: what each round tests and compensation by level.

Account ExecutiveConsultantMarketing Analytics SpecialistBusiness AnalystSoftware EngineerData Engineer
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At a glance

5.1/ 10
Interview difficulty 5.1 / 10
Rated by candidates who reported interviewing here. Harder than 84% of companies we track.
6
Role guides
45
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$93k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the Cottingham & Butler interview?

Aggregated from 45 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy27%
Medium44%
Hard29%
Most loops land in the middle: hard enough to prep for, rarely brutal.
Offer rate
64%about 1 in 2

About 1 in 2 candidates with a known outcome convert.

29 offers across 45 reports with a stated outcome.
Experience sentiment
67%positive
Positive 67%Neutral 11%Negative 22%
02 · Topic breakdown

What Cottingham & Butler actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
Personality assessment testing (DISC)
100%
AWS Cloud (General)
100%
Employee Benefits Domain Knowledge
100%
Data Engineering
100%
Marketing Analytics
100%
Benefits domain knowledge
96%
Aptitude/IQ testing (Wonderlic)
96%
Database Administration
95%
Cloud Administration (General)
95%
Consulting Report Writing
76%
SQL
30%
Problem Solving
Tested less
Tested more
03 · Role guides

Find the guide for your role

This is your next step: open the guide for the role you are interviewing for. Each one carries the questions Cottingham & Butler interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

Most reported roles
Account Executive
18 interview reports
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Consultant
$62k-$104k total comp
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Marketing Analytics Specialist
2 interview reports
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Business Analyst
$58k-$92k
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Data Engineer
$74k-$112k
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Software Engineer
Questions and loop structure
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04 · Compensation

What Cottingham & Butler pays, by level

Estimated total compensation: base salary plus stock and annual cash bonus.

Median $93k
Level$50kTotal comp range$150kTotal
All levels
Base $62k-$112k
$62k-$112k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

Cottingham & Butler interview FAQ

Answered from real candidate and workplace data
How hard is the Cottingham & Butler interview?

Candidates most commonly rate Cottingham & Butler interviews as medium, based on 45 reported interviews. About 64% of candidates who interview go on to receive an offer.

How much does Cottingham & Butler pay for data roles?

Reported total comp for data roles at Cottingham & Butler ranges from roughly $62k to $112k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does Cottingham & Butler test in interviews?

Cottingham & Butler interviews most often cover Problem Solving, SQL, Personality assessment testing (DISC), AWS Cloud (General), and Employee Benefits Domain Knowledge. The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at Cottingham & Butler?

Dataford has interview guides for 6 roles at Cottingham & Butler, including Account Executive, Business Analyst, Consultant, and Data Engineer, and more.

Is Cottingham & Butler a good place to work?

Employees rate Cottingham & Butler 3.8 out of 5 overall, based on aggregated workplace reviews spanning career growth, work-life balance, compensation, culture, and management.

Where is Cottingham & Butler headquartered?

Cottingham & Butler is headquartered in Dubuque, IA.

06 · Keep prepping

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