Item: Cogent Communications
Rating: 4
Author: Regional Accounts Manager

Question 1

Does Cogent Communications pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cogent Communications employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cogent Communications. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Cogent Communications?

Accepted Answer

23% of Cogent Communications employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Cogent Communications 2.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 1.9 for culture and values and 2.1 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cogent Communications?

Accepted Answer

National Account Manager (217), Global Account Manager (132), Regional Account Manager (129), Account Manager (56), Sales (21), Regional Sales Manager (19), Sales Manager (14), Sales Representative (10), Customer Support Engineer (9), Account Executive (8), Sales Associate (6), Director (5), Network Engineer (5), Regional Account Manager I (5), NAM (4)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Cogent Communications according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Good Salary and that's it." ((in 46 reviews)); "The company has good pay." ((in 35 reviews)); "Great people to work with and worked hard to get things done with customer focus." ((in 35 reviews)); "Good Company to work for if you are ambitious and want a chance to make good commission checks." ((in 27 reviews)); "good training they send you to DC for a week to get you excited" ((in 25 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Cogent Communications according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Management is poor; goals unrealistic; leadership is in a vacuum" ((in 63 reviews)); "It really depends on the office you're in and the type of manager and director you have." ((in 36 reviews)); "The CEO acts like he doesn't care about his employees." ((in 31 reviews)); "The 'No Work From Home' policy is a major complaint of many of the employees." ((in 23 reviews)); "Drain the swamp: Leadership is poor." ((in 20 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Cogent Communications layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Cogent Communications layoffs and their outlook for job security at Cogent Communications in 2026.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Cogent Communications locations?

Accepted Answer

Herndon, Washington, New York, Houston, Los Angeles, Atlanta, San Francisco, Sterling, Pasadena, Philadelphia, Denver, Chicago, Austin, San Diego, Santa Clara, Boston, Miami, Dallas, Minneapolis, Columbus, Seattle, Phoenix, Arlington, Oakland, New Orleans, Tysons Corner, Charlotte, Overland Park, Boca Raton, Ashburn

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