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 67 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 30 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 17 reviews)); "With the current climate, working remotely is a struggle however managers are always on hand to give advice and continuous support." ((in 14 reviews)); "Upper management is full of liars and frauds." ((in 8 reviews)); "Long hours, 8" ((in 7 reviews)); "Very high pressure, I personally thrive in that environment but it is not for everyone." ((in 7 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

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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

3.0

May 13, 2025

Its okay

Sales development representative (sdr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great money, young culture, good location

Cons

sales cycles can be long, work life balance is difficult

GDS Group Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad to hear you’re enjoying the generous commissions on offer, youthful team culture and office location on South Beach. We also appreciate your honest input about the challenges around long sales cycles and work-life balance. We’re actively exploring ways to streamline processes and create a better level of support from internal training and sales management.

3.0

May 4, 2025

Pros and Cons

Sales executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Training is great. - Everyone is friendly and the potential to earn good money is there.

Cons

You have to be in the office everyday. Can be a bit draining.

GDS Group Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at GDS Group. We're glad to hear you found the training helpful and the team environment friendly. It’s great to know you see the earning potential as a real benefit too!

1.0

May 2, 2025

Horrible place

Business development executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing that comes to mind

Cons

This is basically a call center. No training whatsoever just need to read the script over and over again.They care more about being 1 minute late than anything else. Do not work here.

GDS Group Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're sorry to hear that your time with us didn’t meet your expectations. At GDS Group we strive to provide a supportive environment where all team members feel equipped to succeed. While our roles can involve structured communication, especially for client-facing teams, we’re actively working to improve our training programs with the introduction of a brand new training and performance team. We appreciate your feedback and efforts during your time with us.

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