Does Group 1 Automotive pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Group 1 Automotive employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Group 1 Automotive. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Group 1 Automotive?

39% of Group 1 Automotive employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Group 1 Automotive 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Group 1 Automotive?

Sales Executive (42) , Sales Associate (40) , Sales (31) , Sales Consultant (21) , Automotive Service Advisor (20) , Technician (19) , General Accountant (14) , Customer Service Representative (13) , Sales Manager (13) , Finance Manager (12) , Manager (12) , Service Coordinator (12) , Warranty Administrator (10) , Sales Representative (9) , Service Manager (8)

What are the pros of working at Group 1 Automotive according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits with 401k and stock options" ((in 58 reviews)); "Good pay and lots of support" ((in 45 reviews)); "Great people at the showroom" ((in 38 reviews)); "4 day work week and coworkers are great" ((in 16 reviews)); "Staff on site are friendly and trying their best" ((in 14 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Group 1 Automotive according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and close out" ((in 59 reviews)); "Rude and childish manager who cant take criticism but dishes it out behind peoples back ." ((in 30 reviews)); "There is is no work/life balance be prepared to stay at the dealership sixty" ((in 27 reviews)); "Long hours aren't unique to Group 1, but with the auto retailing industry as a whole." ((in 22 reviews)); "No training but expected to know everything" ((in 19 reviews))

What are employees saying about Group 1 Automotive layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Group 1 Automotive layoffs and their outlook for job security at Group 1 Automotive in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Group 1 Automotive locations?

Houston , Oklahoma City , Austin , Andover , Columbus , Beaumont , El Paso , Arlington , Stafford , Saco , Edmond , Boston , Danvers , Westwood , Atlanta , Tulsa , Round Rock , Dallas , Grapevine , Lubbock , Annapolis , Norwood , Atlantic City , Egg Harbor Township , Mobile , Amityville , Albuquerque , Irving , Richardson , Rockwall

Group 1 Automotive reviews

2.9

39% would recommend to a friend

(857 total reviews)

Daryl Kenningham

59% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (857 reviews)

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Group 1 Automotive has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 857 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Group 1 Automotive employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

857 reviews

5.0

Oct 24, 2025

Floor Sales

Salesman

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great product line Large Network of Dealerships Opportunities for growth

Cons

Typical auto sales hours but you get out what you put in.

Group 1 Automotive Response

1d

Thank you for taking the time to share this. It's great to hear that the product line, the network, and the room to grow are standing out to you. That "you get out what you put in" mindset is exactly the kind of drive we love to see, and we're committed to backing our people with real opportunity when they bring it. Professionalism, to us, means creating a place where that effort translates into real growth, and we're glad to have you building your career with us.

3.0

Oct 18, 2025

Great flexibility and social environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

* Hybrid option * Convenient location *Friendly staff

Cons

* Restructuring = stress and strain * Workload usually doesn’t match the pay * Meetings, meetings, meetings

5.0

Oct 17, 2025

Best job I’ve had in years

It administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very flexible and I’ve had opportunities to travel for work a lot. I’ve learned a ton and have supportive upper leadership and co-workers.

Cons

Communication from corporate on new directives could better at time.

Group 1 Automotive Response

1d

Thank you for taking the time to share this. It genuinely means a lot to hear that the flexibility, the chance to travel and learn, and the support from your leadership and coworkers have made this the best job you've had in years. That kind of teamwork and support is exactly the culture we work to build. We also hear you on corporate communication around new directives, and keeping our teams clearly in the loop is something we'll keep working on. We're glad to have you with us.

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