Does GDS Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GDS Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GDS Group. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GDS Group?

53% of GDS Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GDS Group 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.2 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 (34) , Sales (30) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (21) , 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 42 reviews)); "Good money but not great" ((in 34 reviews)); "They provide good trainings." ((in 33 reviews)); "Good commission but unreliable unfortunately" ((in 28 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 15 reviews)); "With the current climate, working remotely is a struggle however managers are always on hand to give advice and continuous support." ((in 13 reviews)); "Upper management is full of liars and frauds." ((in 8 reviews)); "Long hours, 8" ((in 8 reviews)); "covert racism" ((in 5 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

3.1

53% would recommend to a friend

(690 total reviews)

Spencer Green and Charles Oakley

53% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Culture & values

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Senior management

GDS Group has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 690 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good 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

690 reviews

3.0

Oct 11, 2025

Okay if you're desperate for work

Studio operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The job is simple and doesn’t require much mental effort. The studio team members are genuinely nice and supportive. While the company management has a poor reputation, that doesn’t really trickle down to the studio team since they’re fairly isolated from the rest of the company.

Cons

The pay is low, and management is notoriously stingy when it comes to raises or resources. The work itself is repetitive and dull, mostly B2B summits. Once you learn the basics, every day feels the same: just clicking buttons and doing the same easy tasks over and over.

GDS Group Response

7mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad to hear that you found the studio team supportive and that the work environment was positive and collaborative. We know how important day-to-day support is, and it's reassuring to hear it made a difference for you. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding compensation and the repetitive nature of the work. These are areas we take seriously. While some roles may have a more structured or repetitive workflow, we're actively exploring ways to make tasks more engaging and to offer clearer development paths for team members who want to grow their skills or explore new challenges within the company.

5.0

Oct 1, 2025

Great Company - ignore the fuss pots!

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Solid training and unbelievable earning potential.

Cons

Not many, hard work =high reward. Too many snowflakes who don't realise you have to actually do something if you want to be good at sales

GDS Group Response

7mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad to hear you found the training solid and recognized the strong earning potential. We agree that success here comes from effort and resilience. Your feedback is appreciated and we wish you continued success at GDS!

3.0

Sep 24, 2025

Luck of the draw

Business development manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive leadership that focuses on 1 on 1 conversation to improve your sales journey.

Cons

Prefer quantity over quality. Harsh environment with a high churn rate

GDS Group Response

8mo

Thanks for taking the time to leave a balanced review. We recognise your concerns around the emphasis on quantity and the challenges of a fast-paced environment. While we aim to drive performance, we also know it’s important to balance this with consistenency and quality. Feedback like yours helps us reflect and improve as we continuously work towards creating a more supportive and balanced workplace.

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