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.

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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

2.0

Aug 30, 2025

Bad

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is reasonable for the area

Cons

Management and overall employee turnover

GDS Group Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We're glad to hear you found the compensation competitive for the Bristol area. We also acknowledge your concerns about management and employee turnover. These are important issues and we’re actively working to address them by investing in leadership development, improving internal communication and enhancing employee engagement initiatives.

1.0

Aug 21, 2025

Wouldn't reccomend

Marketing manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team atmosphere, and everyone within the team is willing to help out

Cons

Senior leadership encourages a poor culture, and it creates a hostile environment to work

GDS Group Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're sorry to hear that your experience at GDS left you feeling this way. Creating a positive and inclusive work environment is a top priority for us, so it's a shame to hear that we fell short in your case. If you're open to sharing more details, we’d appreciate the opportunity to better understand your concerns so we can continue to improve. Please reach out to Human.Resources@gdsgroup.com.

1.0

Aug 13, 2025

Wouldn't recommend to a friend unless I hated them..

Dse role

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ok first sales job for people, can earn quick easy money

Cons

When I was there it was a very toxic sales environment - Bad management, lots of office politics/issues and high staff turnover. Things may have changed but I doubt it

GDS Group Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're truly sorry to hear that your time with us was not as positive as we would like to hear. While it’s disappointing that your experience didn’t meet expectations, we appreciate your honesty and wish you the best in your future endeavors. If you’d be open to a more detailed conversation, we would welcome the opportunity to learn more directly. Please feel free to contact us on Human.Resources@gdsgroup.com.

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