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

3.0

Jan 13, 2025

Grind

Business development executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hard work sometimes pays off sometimes it doesn’t.

Cons

New compensation plan is BRUTAL

GDS Group Response

1y

Thank you for leaving a review. We understand that changes to compensation can be challenging, and we truly appreciate your hard work and dedication. We’re committed to creating a fair and rewarding environment for all of our employees. If you have specific concerns or suggestions, please reach out to us on human.resources@gdsgroup.com

1.0

Jan 8, 2025

Boiler Room

Business development

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I can’t think of a single one

Cons

They’ll let you go in moments notice without any indication and take all of your leads. I’ve never seen higher turnover in my life.

GDS Group Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're sorry to hear you felt undervalued and your expectations were not met during your time at GDS Group. Employee feedback is critical to us and we're taking your comments seriously as we look at ways in which we can enhance communication, job stability and support for all team members. If you're open to discussing your experience further please drop us an email directly at human.resources@gdsgroup.com

1.0

Dec 17, 2024

The worst company I have ever worked in.

Unreal engine developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get paid money which enables you to pay bills.

Cons

My last review was scrubbed so I will remove all opinions and experiences I had and simply say that this is the worst company I have worked for in 20 years of employment .

GDS Group Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience with us hasn't met expectations. We value all employee input and would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your concerns in more detail to better understand how we can improve. If you'd be open to it, please email human.resources@gdsgroup.com so we can learn more about your experience at GDS Group.

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