Is Digital Realty a good company to work for?

Digital Realty has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 741 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 3% over the last 12 months. 81% of employees would recommend working at Digital Realty to a friend and 80% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Digital Realty have been left by employees working as Engineer , Facilities Engineer and Manager .

Does Digital Realty pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Digital Realty employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Digital Realty. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Digital Realty?

81% of Digital Realty employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Digital Realty 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Digital Realty?

Facilities Engineer (17) , Manager (15) , Director (14) , Engineer (12) , Data Center Engineer (11) , Data Center Technician (11) , Site Engineer (11) , Project Manager (10) , Sales (9) , Data Center Manager (8) , Engineer II (8) , Property Assistant (8) , Analyst (7) , Senior Manager (7) , Accountant (6)

What are the pros of working at Digital Realty according to real employee reviews?

"good benefits and try hard on being balanced" ((in 57 reviews)); "Pay is good and have some of the best people in the industry" ((in 42 reviews)); "Fast growing company and great culture" ((in 30 reviews)); "Work life balance and good" ((in 29 reviews)); "Great team and team environment" ((in 21 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Digital Realty according to real employee reviews?

"more junior employees are always kept out of the loop, and when we do new ideas to the table, managers always take credit for them." ((in 12 reviews)); "Communication is abysmal and processes are rolled out before they are fully vetted." ((in 7 reviews)); "There is very little to no training." ((in 6 reviews)); "So many back hander jobs, people not given opportunities and absolutely not development so don't believe their social medias." ((in 5 reviews)); "Hours are long and merit raises are minimal." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Digital Realty layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Digital Realty locations?

Ashburn , Dallas , New York , San Francisco , Chicago , Los Angeles , Clifton , Richardson , Phoenix , Atlanta , Piscataway , Sterling , Austin , Miami , Needham , Franklin Park , Houston , Santa Clara , Boston , Lewisville , Oakland , San Jose , Hillsboro , Califon , Newark , Salt Lake City , Bristol , Bristow , Chantilly , Dulles

Digital Realty reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(625 total reviews)

Andy Power

92% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

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Digital Realty has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 625 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Digital Realty employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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625 reviews

4.0

Apr 22, 2024

Great Company

Property assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work/life balance and awesome employee resource programs

Cons

Some of the older senior management needs to go as they dont seem open to evolution and change.

Digital Realty Response

1y

Thank you for this honest feedback. With the help of our new President and CEO, who began his role in 2023, we’ve worked to establish a new leadership team that aligns with our customers’ needs and our company’s new five-year strategy for accelerating our business and innovating our systems and processes. We remain committed to future-forward thinking, challenging our existing systems and leadership and leaning into new perspectives to reflect the ever-changing network of customers we support.

4.0

Apr 19, 2024

Ok

Data center technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Teamwork, good opportunity to improve

Cons

Don't have anything negative to say

Digital Realty Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We appreciate all of your dedication and we are excited to have you as part of the Digital Realty Team!

3.0

Apr 12, 2024

A Great Place to Start

Engineering operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Room for growth. Stability. Encourages continued education.

Cons

Lower pay than area standard. Sometimes chaotic work/life balance. Easy to get lost in the shuffle if you don't find ways to stand out immediately.

Digital Realty Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience. At Digital Realty, our employees are our greatest strength. Our Talent Acquisition team is committed to providing both current and potential employees with the best possible roles, and compensation is a major consideration that we take seriously. We also provide resources available for all employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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