Does G4S pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, G4S employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at G4S. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at G4S?

52% of G4S employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated G4S 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at G4S?

Security Officer (692) , Security Guard (286) , Vigilante Patrimonial (97) , Custom Protection Officer (72) , Steward (51) , Upscale Security Officer (50) , Shift Supervisor (45) , CPO (42) , Security (42) , Armed Security Officer (40) , Event Safety Steward (37) , Supervisor (37) , Security Supervisor (36) , Vigilante (36) , Manager (31)

What are the pros of working at G4S according to real employee reviews?

"The pay was good and I did like the work but was limited to advance even though I passed every course offered" ((in 263 reviews)); "Overtime was always available and I worked with some really great people." ((in 113 reviews)); "They have really good benefits" ((in 74 reviews)); "Good salary and cool environment bosses are great" ((in 73 reviews)); "The training is good and often and helps with revalidation and building up skills." ((in 53 reviews))

What are the cons of working at G4S according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management to work with" ((in 334 reviews)); "Long hours and a lot of time on your feet which could be challenging if not used to it." ((in 86 reviews)); "A number of managers don't seem to appreciate how their decisions will affect others ability to do their work" ((in 74 reviews)); "Long hours sometimes some very boring work and dealing with people that can be difficult." ((in 43 reviews)); "Some supervisors are bad" ((in 42 reviews))

What are employees saying about G4S layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about G4S layoffs and their outlook for job security at G4S in 2026.

G4S reviews

3.4

52% would recommend to a friend

(3,737 total reviews)

Ashley Almanza

78% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Senior management

2.8

Career opportunities

G4S has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 3,737 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The G4S employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Administración y consultoría industry (3.7 stars).

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4K reviews

4.0

Nov 2, 2010

Enormous!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Huge global organisation, chance to interact with people around the world.

Cons

Definitely a glass ceiling, the most senior management are very well paid and receive excellent benefits. However, most non-managerial posts do not get bonuses, private healthcare, share allocations, etc.

5.0

Oct 28, 2010

One of the best places to work

Managing director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A friendly and inclusive workplace A culture of recognition and reward A strong team with a clear vision for the company There is a desire for all of them to work together to reach the goals of the whole company

Cons

Sometimes the lack of communication between areas of the business can be seen as frustrating but this is really easily overcome if you are willing to put in the work, generally people appreciate the fact you have made the effort to reach out to them and are ready to offer help or feedback where necessary.

5.0

Oct 28, 2010

G4S

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The career development opportunities at G4S are vast. If you have the right attitude and work hard then there really are no limits to where you can go in the company. This doesn't just apply to management but operational employees as well. There are some great success stories in terms of careers. G4S can be a very exciting and dynamic place to work. The areas we are involved in are vast and varied. We are the world's second largest private employer!

Cons

For some of the operational roles work life balance can sometimes be tough and can also be reliant on the skills of the supervisor. However if you are proactive and have the right skills, you can progress. You may just need to be patient, but also ensure you make your desire to progress known. And keep an eye on job opportunities in other parts of the business.

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