Does GDS Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GDS Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GDS Group. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GDS Group?

48% of GDS Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GDS Group 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GDS Group?

Delegate Sales Executive (54) , Business Development Executive (50) , Sales Executive (41) , BDE - Business Development Executive (33) , Sales (30) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (24) , Account Executive (20) , Delegate Acquisition Manager (16) , DSE Role (13) , Business Development (11) , Business Development Manager (11) , Sales Manager (9) , Delegate Acquisition Executive (8) , Project Manager (8) , Sales Associate (8)

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

"Pays well and people are great" ((in 66 reviews)); "Culture is great" ((in 37 reviews)); "Good money but not great" ((in 35 reviews)); "They provide good trainings." ((in 30 reviews)); "Good salary and commission." ((in 29 reviews))

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

"Senior leadership makes all decisions without involving or trusting the people they hire." ((in 16 reviews)); "With the current climate, working remotely is a struggle however managers are always on hand to give advice and continuous support." ((in 15 reviews)); "Upper management is full of liars and frauds." ((in 8 reviews)); "Long hours, 8" ((in 8 reviews)); "Sales environment so high pressure but that’s anywhere" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about GDS Group layoffs in 2026?

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

GDS Group reviews

3.0

48% would recommend to a friend

(695 total reviews)

Spencer Green and Charles Oakley

47% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Career opportunities

2.9

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.8

Senior management

GDS Group has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 695 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The GDS Group 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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Reviews by job title

695 reviews

2.0

Jun 27, 2025

Sh*tshow

Bde - business development executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you're getting in deals it pays well (if they don't make mistakes with your commission)

Cons

Terrible culture, terrible management, be prepared to be treated like a child and micro managed.

GDS Group Response

12mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We take concerns about management style and workplace culture very seriously and continuously strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected and empowered. Your comments help us identify areas where we need to improve. We would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your experience so we can address your concerns directly. Please feel free to reach out to Human.Resources@gdsgroup.com to discuss further.

2.0

Jun 11, 2025

Poor

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not much that can think off

Cons

Promises is what keeps that going, low wages, poor management

GDS Group Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take concerns about compensation and management seriously and continuously strive to improve in these areas. If you’re open to it, we’d appreciate the opportunity to discuss your specific concerns further so we can better understand and address them. Please feel free to reach out to Human.Resources@gdsgroup.com

2.0

Mar 6, 2025

If desperate, then apply

Business development executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High base salary, low thinking level. Cool office view

Cons

If you have any ambition, run. micromanaged to death. about 9/10 are let go every new hire class within 6 months. toxic environment with no oversight from the outside. cold calling all day every day, with unrealistic expectations. its barely legal. And I do mean barely. I wonder how they're still in business.

GDS Group Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations. We take all feedback seriously and are committed to fostering a positive and supportive work environment for our employees. We’re also sorry to hear that you felt expectations were unrealistic. We are continuously evaluating our processes to ensure they are fair and achievable. Your input helps us better understand where we can make improvements. If you'd like to discuss your experience further, please don't hesitate to reach out directly to Human.Resources@gdsgroup.com

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