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 66 reviews)); "Culture is great" ((in 39 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)); "Great team, Fast" ((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 16 reviews)); "With the current climate, working remotely is a struggle however managers are always on hand to give advice and continuous support." ((in 15 reviews)); "Upper management is full of liars and frauds." ((in 9 reviews)); "Long hours, 8" ((in 7 reviews)); "No job security." ((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

3.1

52% would recommend to a friend

(695 total reviews)

Spencer Green and Charles Oakley

52% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

695 reviews

1.0

Aug 13, 2025

Wouldn't recommend to a friend unless I hated them..

Dse role

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ok first sales job for people, can earn quick easy money

Cons

When I was there it was a very toxic sales environment - Bad management, lots of office politics/issues and high staff turnover. Things may have changed but I doubt it

GDS Group Response

10mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're truly sorry to hear that your time with us was not as positive as we would like to hear. While it’s disappointing that your experience didn’t meet expectations, we appreciate your honesty and wish you the best in your future endeavors. If you’d be open to a more detailed conversation, we would welcome the opportunity to learn more directly. Please feel free to contact us on Human.Resources@gdsgroup.com.

1.0

Aug 4, 2025

Poor Management and no progression

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

some good incentives when the CEO doesn't take them for himself

Cons

Awful management with no communication and massive pay discrepancy

GDS Group Response

10mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're genuinely sorry to hear that your experience at GDS Group did not meet your expectations. Our leadership team, including the CEO, is committed to building a transparent and fair workplace. Incentive programs are designed to reward individual performance and are allocated accordingly. Allegations suggesting otherwise do not reflect how our incentive structures actually function. While we may not always get everything right, we are actively working to improve internal communication and we regularly review compensation to ensure fairness and competitiveness across performance roles. If you genuinely feel you have been poorly remunerated we like to know more, please email Human.Resources@gdsgroup.com so we can resolve this issue.

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

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