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?

52% of GDS Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GDS Group 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.1 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) (22) , 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 65 reviews)); "Culture is great" ((in 36 reviews)); "You can earn good money but you have to be prepared to work for it." ((in 35 reviews)); "They provide good trainings." ((in 33 reviews)); "Good commission but unreliable unfortunately" ((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 15 reviews)); "With the current climate, working remotely is a struggle however managers are always on hand to give advice and continuous support." ((in 12 reviews)); "Lack of job security." ((in 10 reviews)); "Upper management is full of liars and frauds." ((in 8 reviews)); "Long hours, 8" ((in 8 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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GDS Group reviews

3.1

52% would recommend to a friend

(692 total reviews)

Spencer Green and Charles Oakley

52% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Culture & values

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

3.0

Senior management

GDS Group has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 692 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

692 reviews

5.0

Jun 19, 2019

Delegate Acquisition Manager

Delegate acquisition manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

An environment that contains the ability to grow. Trusted professionals and colleagues, high standard workplace. If you are maintaining your ethics right, there is no end where this place can take you.

Cons

There are no cons for the people that are ready to work.

GDS Group Response

This is exactly the experience we strive to create for our people. Thank you for sharing and I wish you continued rise & rise in your career with us. Tanya

3.0

Jun 17, 2019

Can make a lot of money

Business development

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is so much to learn! And the commission is really good.

Cons

You need to be resilient

GDS Group Response

You're right on the learning curve... please be sure to ask for all the guidance and support you need. Good commission means good performance so you must be winning! Thanks Tanya

5.0

May 29, 2019

Excellent Start

Business development executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great training, commissions structure enables you to earn early on, opportunity to progress

Cons

Work-hard environment and KPI driven

GDS Group Response

Glad your training is landing well, I imagine you will be performing well given your experience - well done. Thanks Tanya

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