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

2.0

Jan 29, 2025

EH

Acount executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

easy, fun people, cool location for office

Cons

toxic messaging from management contantly

GDS Group Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the location and found your colleagues to be fun. However, we are sorry to hear about your experience with management's messaging. We take concerns like this seriously and are committed to fostering a positive and supportive environment for our team. If you’d like to discuss this further please reach out to Human.Resources@gdsgroup.com

2.0

Jan 20, 2025

Poor

Bde - business development executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

location, US working hours, commision

Cons

stress, poor management, unfriendly, unfair treatment

GDS Group Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your recognition of the office location and flexibility around US working hours. We also acknowledge your concerns about stress, management, and team dynamics. We are always looking for ways to improve the work environment and ensure everyone is treated fairly. Your input is valuable, if you wish to discuss your experience in more detail, please feel free to reach out directly on human.resources@gdsgroup.com

5.0

Jan 15, 2025

Dse

Dse role

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pays well and people are great

Cons

Very demanding and an be toxic culture

GDS Group Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you find the compensation competitive and that you enjoyed working with your colleagues. We also appreciate your perspective on the challenges related to work culture. We recognize that maintaining a healthy work environment is essential and we are working on improving support and balance across the Delegate Acquisition teams. Thank you for all your efforts during your time with us.

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