Does Alibaba Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Alibaba Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Alibaba Group. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Alibaba Group?

62% of Alibaba Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Alibaba Group 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Alibaba Group?

Software Engineer (173) , Senior Software Engineer (88) , Product Manager (65) , Intern (40) , Manager (34) , Account Manager (33) , Senior Product Manager (30) , Algorithm Engineer (28) , Project Manager (25) , Business Development Manager (23) , Software Developer (23) , Internship (22) , Senior Algorithm Engineer (22) , Data Scientist (20) , Research Intern (18)

What are the pros of working at Alibaba Group according to real employee reviews?

"Team is good but salaries" ((in 175 reviews)); "3. Friendly colleagues working together." ((in 86 reviews)); "Most people are nice and fun to work with" ((in 76 reviews)); "Good working environment and fast development" ((in 75 reviews)); "Good culture and people to work with" ((in 66 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Alibaba Group according to real employee reviews?

"chinese cultural and no work life balance" ((in 105 reviews)); "Extended working hours" ((in 74 reviews)); "Bad management and poor booses" ((in 43 reviews)); "Long hours and irregular ot" ((in 31 reviews)); "The pace of work is fast and the pressure is high" ((in 22 reviews))

What are employees saying about Alibaba Group layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Alibaba Group locations?

New York , Sunnyvale , San Mateo , China , Los Angeles , Seattle , Bellevue , China Grove , San Francisco , San Jose , Washington , Houston , Berkeley , Saint Louis , Pasadena , Palo Alto , Santa Clara , Pittsburgh , Charlotte C H , China , Perth Amboy , Syracuse , Chicago , Evanston , Fairfax , Malverne , Nebraska City , Charlotte , Abilene , China

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Great Growth Opportunities, But Work-Life Balance Needs Improvement - Software Engineer, Backend Alibaba Group Employee Review

5.0

Jan 2, 2026

Software engineer, backend

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company offers strong technical mentorship, cutting-edge projects, and generous learning budgets. Team culture is collaborative, and leadership is transparent about long-term goals. I’ve grown significantly in my role over the past yea

Cons

Workload can be intense during product launches, and there’s occasional pressure to work late. Some departments lack clear communication, which leads to duplicated efforts. Remote work policies are still evolving.

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5.0

Jul 7, 2026

Designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A good company scale with a many smart people to work with

Cons

The required development speed is very fast

4.0

May 17, 2026

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large-scale systems experience Strong technical learning and growth Competitive compensation Work on AI, cloud, and e-commerce products used by millions Good résumé value for future opportunities

Cons

Long hours / intense work culture High pressure and fast deadlines Work-life balance can be poor on some teams Organizational changes can happen frequently Communication and cultural barriers for some international employees

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