Does Zayo pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Zayo employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Zayo. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Zayo?

61% of Zayo employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Zayo 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Zayo?

Project Manager (64) , Account Manager (32) , Engineer (26) , Sales (25) , Network Engineer (21) , Account Executive (20) , Manager (20) , Product Manager (15) , Account Director (14) , OSP Project Manager (13) , (12) , Director (12) , Data Center Technician (11) , Field Technician (10) , Financial Analyst (10)

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

"The people I got to interact with were great; mostly outgoing and always willing to help" ((in 116 reviews)); "Being able to work from home is great." ((in 57 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and if your lucky so is your boss." ((in 34 reviews)); "I love my team; they are great!" ((in 31 reviews)); "good work environment and coworkers" ((in 21 reviews))

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

"Chaotic and no work life balance." ((in 56 reviews)); "Low pay and constantly changing processes" ((in 49 reviews)); "The culture is toxic." ((in 46 reviews)); "No training for new employees" ((in 42 reviews)); "inconsistent communications from senior leadership" ((in 38 reviews))

What are employees saying about Zayo layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Zayo locations?

Boulder , Denver , Tulsa , Louisville , New York , Dallas , Atlanta , Seattle , Chicago , Ashburn , Vancouver , Minneapolis , Tampa , Herndon , Phoenix , Nashville , Irvine , Portland , Washington , San Francisco , Austin , Houston , San Antonio , Los Angeles , Colorado Springs , Oklahoma City , Sacramento , San Diego , San Jose , Englewood

Zayo reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(1,285 total reviews)

Steve Smith

60% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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Zayo has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,285 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Zayo employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Telecommunications industry (3.6 stars).

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1K reviews

2.0

Jun 18, 2025

Don't live their values

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many nice people work at Zayo

Cons

The company tries to talk a good game about their values but in the end they are held by private equity and the only real value is profit.

5.0

Jun 11, 2025

Together, we win!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Amazing attitude toward both customers and colleagues, driven by a consistent "can-do" mindset! The team's collaborative spirit and dedication to problem-solving truly set us apart with the priority being the customer.—growing together and celebrating success as one ;)

Cons

Nothing that immediately comes to mind

5.0

Jun 11, 2025

Best Telecom Employer

Manager, service delivery

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Constant support from the senior management Clear vision of company goals & plans ahead All positive vibes and a perfect company to work at

Cons

Really can't think of any cons

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