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 117 reviews)); "Sometimes work from home is allowed." ((in 54 reviews)); "I love my team; they are great!" ((in 35 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and if your lucky so is your boss." ((in 34 reviews)); "good work environment and coworkers" ((in 20 reviews))

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

"Chaotic and no work life balance." ((in 54 reviews)); "Low pay and constantly changing processes" ((in 45 reviews)); "No training for new employees" ((in 44 reviews)); "The leadership is poor." ((in 44 reviews)); "Bad upper management, direction lacks." ((in 35 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?

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Zayo reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(1,288 total reviews)

Steve Smith

60% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Culture & values

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

Zayo has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,288 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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Mar 19, 2014

Great place to get something done if you're motivated and aggressive

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very fast paced and challenging. Lot's of opportunity to make an impact. Can be part of the process of building a company. In many cases that includes a blank whiteboard (within some guidelines) to design improve processes that can be more efficient, or in some cases just don't exist. Majority of people there are fantastic to work with.

Cons

Not a great place if you're into a standard work environment and just want to be able to go to work and do a defined job. You do have to be "self sufficient". If you expect things to be spoon fed to you this is not the place for you.

Zayo Response

12y

Thanks for post. I agree with all of your observations. We try very hard to identify and reward those employees who are adding value regardless of level or role. Chatter is very important vehicle for me to see what individuals are contributing. Regular posts are encouraged... quality of what is being conveyed matters most. I learn a lot from seeing who is collaborating with whom, and on what.

5.0

Mar 18, 2014

Great Place To Work

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Place To Work, Bonuses, Great Vacation Plan, Big Salaries, 401K Match.

Cons

None Very Great Place to Work

5.0

Mar 18, 2014

Great Place to Work!!

Field operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I love the following quote and feel it's fitting for those that have left negative comments. “If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door” ― Milton Berle If you choose to just sit back and wait for the knock, then Zayo is probably not the right fit for you. I have been around for 5+ years and change is evident. The opportunities to help drive change are endless. Zayo is looking for leaders, people who are willing to think out of the box, collaborate with others amongst the different groups not only to help the company grow but to improve our culture. If you're willing to step up and give it your all, you will be rewarded. The pay is competitive, quarterly bonus is the best that I've had in 20 years, the equity program is a great perk for those deserving, Management is always engaged and available to assist when needed, and the opportunities are endless. Promoting from within does happen; I know of at least a dozen employees who have been promoted over the last couple years.

Cons

Long Hours.......it just happens to be the nature of the beast and anyone who has chosen this career path should completely understand that it can sometimes get hectic at the end of the month, quarter, year or during any major storm event, but; working with a great team, like most of us do, definitely helps lessen the impact when you keep focus on the big picture.

Zayo Response

12y

Thanks for posting this review. I agree, as a culture, we need to get better and better at both (a) right-sizing the workload and (b) properly recognizing and rewarding contributions.

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