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?

52% of GDS Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GDS Group 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.1 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) (22) , 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 62 reviews)); "Culture is great" ((in 40 reviews)); "Good money but not great" ((in 37 reviews)); "Good commission but unreliable unfortunately" ((in 28 reviews)); "They provide good trainings." ((in 27 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)); "Upper management is full of liars and frauds." ((in 8 reviews)); "Long hours, 8" ((in 8 reviews)); "No job security." ((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.

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GDS Group reviews

3.1

52% would recommend to a friend

(694 total reviews)

Spencer Green and Charles Oakley

52% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Culture & values

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

3.0

Senior management

GDS Group has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 694 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

694 reviews

4.0

Apr 11, 2023

Good opportunities

Sales development representative (sdr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You are given the opportunity to succeed

Cons

High highs and low lows as with any sales role

GDS Group Response

Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate your review . GDS's leadership team is passionate about creating opportunity for our all employees to have purposeful and fulfilling careers, thank you for working for GDS and taking the time to write a review on Glassdoor

2.0

Apr 7, 2023

Base salary

Bds

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy commute from Hoboken to Water street by ferry

Cons

Your job will be to cold call literally all day long

GDS Group Response

We really appreciate your review. Our sales teams drive a high performance/high reward culture, where our people go beyond the number and thrive through achievement and success. If you love high paced sales environments that really celebrates and rewards success, GDS is for you with world class training to set you up to succeed in sales. Please do reach out with any feedback regarding your role/recent experience to me directly feedback@gdsgroup.com

5.0

Apr 6, 2023

Culture, excitement and trust, its got everything you want

Bde - business development executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Gds is a place where you are pushed to your limits and trusted as an employee. there is also a great culture and a fantastic incentive to aspire towards.

Cons

trouble finding something bad about it!

GDS Group Response

Great to hear you are thriving and excited - thank you for your review!

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