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?

61% of Alibaba Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Alibaba Group 3.0 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 (29) , Algorithm Engineer (28) , Project Manager (25) , Business Development Manager (23) , Software Developer (23) , Senior Algorithm Engineer (22) , Internship (21) , 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 173 reviews)); "3. Friendly colleagues working together." ((in 85 reviews)); "Most people are nice and fun to work with" ((in 77 reviews)); "Good working environment" ((in 73 reviews)); "Good culture and people to work with" ((in 63 reviews))

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

"No work life balance and difficult to fit in" ((in 109 reviews)); "Extended working hours" ((in 74 reviews)); "Bad management and poor booses" ((in 42 reviews)); "Long hours and irregular ot" ((in 32 reviews)); "The pace of work is fast and the pressure is high" ((in 26 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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Alibaba Group reviews

3.7

61% would recommend to a friend

(1,980 total reviews)

Daniel Yong Zhang

61% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Career opportunities

3.4

Culture & values

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Senior management

3.0

Work/Life balance

Alibaba Group has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,980 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Alibaba Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Sep 27, 2025

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Software engineer

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CEO approval

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We have had the pleasure of collaborating with [Company Name] over the past [Time Period]. This partnership has been pivotal to our business transformation, demonstrating their exceptional commitment to quality and professionalism. Their expertise has made a substantial positive impact on our operations and success

5.0

Sep 26, 2025

One of the best corporation in china

Operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is the E-commerce leader of china

Cons

Very complicated relationship in the company

5.0

Sep 23, 2025

Challenging yet rewarding workplace with rapid growth opportunities

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Exposure to large-scale projects and complex business challenges, offering steep learning curves. - Collaborative teams with many talented colleagues to learn from. - Strong platform influence—work often reaches millions of users and creates a real sense of impact.

Cons

- Fast-paced culture with long hours and frequent overtime, making work-life balance difficult. - Frequent shifts in priorities and direction require constant adaptability. - High performance pressure and internal competition can be stressful over time.

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