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 (33) , Sales (30) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (24) , 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 63 reviews)); "Culture is great" ((in 38 reviews)); "You can earn good money but you have to be prepared to work for it." ((in 36 reviews)); "Good commission but unreliable unfortunately" ((in 25 reviews)); "They provide good trainings." ((in 23 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 14 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.

GDS Group reviews

3.1

52% would recommend to a friend

(695 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

2.9

Senior management

GDS Group has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 695 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

695 reviews

1.0

Jan 25, 2026

Worst experience ever

Head of performance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Structured. Professional work environment. They provide good trainings. Jdjd

Cons

-Hire and fire culture (in 2024 they shut down 54 representatives at one day without giving any warning or notice) -Charles Oakley very negative CEO -Toxic environment -Leaders not appreciating the hard work -No rewards -Commission structure changing all the time -CFO who doesn’t know a thing about sales implementing different sales packages without coordinating

GDS Group Response

4mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review however, several statements in this review are inaccurate and do not reflect what occurred. In 2024, the company did not “shut down 54 representatives in one day without warning or notice.” Any workforce changes that occurred followed applicable notice requirements and were communicated directly to affected employees with support and transparency. Such claims are widly inaccurate and its strange how there are no reviews posted from 2024 that reflect this event! Characterizing our CEO or leadership team as “very negative” or dismissive of hard work does not align with the experiences of the majority of our employees. Our leadership remains committed to recognizing performance, supporting professional growth and maintaining a respectful working environment. We understand that individual experiences can differ and we remain open to constructive feedback. Current and former employees are always encouraged to raise concerns through appropriate internal channels, so please do not hesitate to reach out to Human.Resources@gdsgroup.com so we can disuss this matter further.

2.0

Nov 20, 2025

Ok pay, hard work

Delegate sales executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good commission structure, great colleagues

Cons

Constant firings, having to chase for commission pay, constant re-shuffling of staff org

GDS Group Response

5mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you had a positive experience with the commission structure and your colleagues. Building strong teams and rewarding sales performance is vital for long term sustainability and growth. At the same time, we recognize that frequent organizational changes and the perception of instability can be frustrating. As we’ve scaled the business there have been periods of restructuring aimed at better aligning teams and roles, which can feel disruptive if not communicated properly.

1.0

Aug 21, 2025

Wouldn't reccomend

Marketing manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team atmosphere, and everyone within the team is willing to help out

Cons

Senior leadership encourages a poor culture, and it creates a hostile environment to work

GDS Group Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're sorry to hear that your experience at GDS left you feeling this way. Creating a positive and inclusive work environment is a top priority for us, so it's a shame to hear that we fell short in your case. If you're open to sharing more details, we’d appreciate the opportunity to better understand your concerns so we can continue to improve. Please reach out to Human.Resources@gdsgroup.com.

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