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 (14) , 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?

"People are great and easy to work and get along with" ((in 62 reviews)); "You can earn good money but you have to be prepared to work for it." ((in 38 reviews)); "Culture is great" ((in 37 reviews)); "They provide good trainings." ((in 27 reviews)); "Good commission but unreliable unfortunately" ((in 25 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 16 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

3.0

48% would recommend to a friend

(696 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 696 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

696 reviews

5.0

Jan 28, 2026

Loving it!!

Operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

love this workplace, everyone is extremely friendly and helpful. I feel so welcomed even tho I’m new in this industry. You can get loads of trainings and feedback during your job which’s a huge pros. Honestly ignore most of the bad reviews on here, they ain’t true

Cons

I don’t know yet, so far I don’t see any cons

GDS Group Response

5mo

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. We’re really happy to hear you’ve felt welcomed and supported, especially being new to the industry. Creating a friendly and helpful environment with strong training and ongoing feedback is something we truly value, so it’s great to know that’s coming through. We appreciate you taking the time to leave such thoughtful feedback and wish you continued success as you grow with us.

4.0

Jan 28, 2026

Rewarding job!

Sales development representative (sdr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get out what you put in. The commission structure is really good, Hiring process is smooth Team are really encouraging and close Great incentives and rewards. If you work hard you will be rewarded. Definitely a great place to work if you have motivation and drive.

Cons

Working from home would be nice! Long hours

GDS Group Response

5mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re really glad to hear that the commission structure and rewards reflect the effort you/your team have put in. It’s great to know the hiring process felt smooth and that the team environment comes across as positive. Good luck with the year ahead.

5.0

Jan 28, 2026

GOATED PLACE TO WORK

Senior director of strategic alliances

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Straight cash - Fun working environment - Great recruitment process (shout out Rob)

Cons

- Milk doesn't arrive till 9 on Monday

GDS Group Response

5mo

Thanks for the great feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the work environment and had a positive recruitment experience. Huge thanks for the shout-out to Rob, we’ll be sure to pass it along. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!

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