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 68 reviews)); "Culture is great" ((in 42 reviews)); "You can earn good money but you have to be prepared to work for it." ((in 34 reviews)); "Great team" ((in 30 reviews)); "Good commission but unreliable unfortunately" ((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 16 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)); "Lack of 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

Oct 12, 2022

6 months in. Looking forward to 6 more

Director of partnerships

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- great people - growth culture - positive work life balance. - co workers will help anytime. - clear upward mobility. - hard work is rewarded with commissions and growth.

Cons

- you will need or need to develop a thick skin. Rejection comes with the job. - KPI focused can be stressful at first but you will learn to manage it.

4.0

Oct 12, 2022

GDS Group (Good Company)

Director of partnerships

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Great Office & Company Culture -Great opportunity to make money (great commission structure) -Great opportunities for prizes and outside work incentives

Cons

-Lot of emphasis on Quota based performance (could lead to swift removal) -Not a lot opportunity for remote/office work

5.0

Oct 12, 2022

GDS Review

Director of strategic partnerships

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

GDS group has a fantastic culture. One of the best companies I've ever worked for and strive to continue and build a career here. The people here are some of the most talented and fun people to be around. The opportunity to make money and new connections are infinite.

Cons

It is quota based environment so it can be tough but you have the support to do better.

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