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

3.0

Jul 26, 2015

My Time at GDS

Sales executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company to learn sales, also a very fun place to work, solid camaraderie between employees. Good Bonus options for sales comish and lots of fun prizes and trips to be won.

Cons

Micro Management, Out dated sales approach, also sometimes the product was not as good as we promised

3.0

Jul 22, 2015

Senior Sales Executive

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great place to learn the basics of sales and how to engage with senior decision makers at Fortune 1000 companies. - GDS is a meritocracy and you're able to move up pretty quickly provided you deliver results. - The majority of the people you work with are great and motivated to do well. - Great opportunities for relocation and travel.

Cons

- Products - Micro management - Short sightedness

3.0

Jul 13, 2015

Sales Manager

Account director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ping Pong tables, ability to travel, immerse yourself in new industries, opportunity to make money and learn some unique sales skills. You will learn how to sell to CEO's. Some fun people work here and like to hang out for drinks after work.

Cons

Questionable sales approach/ethics, If you are in sales a lot of your success depends on the event you are selling sponsorship for and the section of clients you can pitch. A good amount of turn-over. Benefits and compensation structure changed at least 3 times in 3 years while I was there. There seems to be a disconnect between the UK and NYC offices.

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