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 64 reviews)); "Culture is great" ((in 41 reviews)); "You can earn good money but you have to be prepared to work for it." ((in 35 reviews)); "They provide good trainings." ((in 28 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 14 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)); "Long hours, 8" ((in 9 reviews)); "Upper management is full of liars and frauds." ((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

3.1

53% would recommend to a friend

(691 total reviews)

Spencer Green and Charles Oakley

53% approve of CEO

43% 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 691 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

691 reviews

5.0

Jun 23, 2017

STAFF

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Clear message of job responsibilities, friendly co-workers, incredible work space in lower Manhattan, team environment, career advancement

Cons

Some may not like the extensive travel required

GDS Group Response

8y

Thank you for your positive feedback. As always if you ever have recommendations for improvement please don't hesitate to contact the HR/Recruitment team.

4.0

Jun 23, 2017

Delegate Acquisition Executive Experience

Delegate sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company culture and office environment - everyone has a work hard, play hard mentality Potential to earn a lot of commission depending on how hard you work Opportunity to travel and meet C-level executives is great and invaluable - you get to expand your network and knowledge on many different industries You get to collaborate with the teams in the UK and Miami

Cons

Communication between management and employees could be better, but they have made improvements, which will positively impact the environment

GDS Group Response

8y

Many thanks for your very kind review, we’re so pleased to hear you are enjoying your GDS experience. We’re always looking to constantly improve and communication is at the forefront of this so hopefully you will see this continue to grow. Thanks for being part of the team, great to have you on board!

4.0

Jun 23, 2017

Potential to Make a Lot of Money / Fun Work Environment

Business development executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good base salary, benefits, and great commission structure. Potential to make a lot of money within your first year. Your book of business has the potential of growing exponentially after your first year and if you perform consistently, you are bound to increase your income year after year. Continuous education throughout your career to hone your skills and improve performance. Fun work environment, a lot of outside activities based on meeting targets and good vacation/holiday package.

Cons

Not much autonomy. Separate lines of business could improve their communication to allow better overall experience. Former disgruntled employees.

GDS Group Response

8y

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we’re really pleased to hear you’re enjoying your experience with GDS. We love our working environment and it’s great to hear you do too. We’re always looking to constantly improve and communication is at the forefront of this so hopefully you will see this continue to grow. Thanks for being part of the team!

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