Does FDM Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, FDM Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at FDM Group. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at FDM Group?

52% of FDM Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated FDM Group 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at FDM Group?

IT Consultant (869) , Consultant (550) , Business Analyst (248) , Software Developer (181) , Software Engineer (105) , Business Consultant (78) , Java Developer (47) , Account Manager (43) , Project Manager (42) , Senior Consultant (40) , Data Engineer (32) , FDM Consultant (32) , Junior Software Developer (31) , Software Consultant (29) , Technical Consultant (29)

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

"All good and training is very good" ((in 521 reviews)); "Offers some great opportunities for a graduate struggling to get there foot in the door." ((in 154 reviews)); "Met some great people in my training group (as well as graduates other streams)" ((in 124 reviews)); "Friendly staff and there is an effort to make it a nice place to work with some events and competitions." ((in 65 reviews)); "Great culture and atmosphere while you are at the academy" ((in 55 reviews))

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

"Pay is low and you are locked into your contract with no way to leave." ((in 487 reviews)); "Low salary for these two years (there were months I had to chase my salary and expenses)." ((in 453 reviews)); "the account managers do not care of your experience or preference" ((in 238 reviews)); "No benefits starting off and have to relocate" ((in 123 reviews)); "Even if there are no opportunities suitable for your skills and experiences and account managers do not respond to your emails and calls." ((in 73 reviews))

What are employees saying about FDM Group layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed FDM Group locations?

New York , Reston , Charlotte , Chicago , Austin , Dallas , Houston , Washington , Herndon , Jersey City , Arlington , Jacksonville , Boston , Mount Laurel , Atlanta , Syracuse , Raleigh , Plano , San Antonio , San Francisco , Tampa , New Brunswick , Saint Louis , Buffalo , Bronx , Brooklyn , New Hyde Park , Phoenix , Tempe , Durham

FDM Group reviews

3.1

52% would recommend to a friend

(3,962 total reviews)

Rod Flavell

55% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

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FDM Group has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 3,962 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The FDM 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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4K reviews

2.0

Sep 19, 2017

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Intreviee

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Pros

Very nice offices; Very nice people; My recruiter was really helpful and gave me good advice and preparation techniques

Cons

Bad deal: 3 months of NON paid training; After completing the training you have to apply to be placed with their clients and you don't get paid until you get placed. It is basically a mim degree for 3 months and the you have to make application processes The salary isn't great, specially if you go into the London area. And they provide no financial aid if you have to relocated because of a client Even the trainees that were already employed did not look happy and even said if they knew they would never signed the contract

FDM Group Response

8y

I’m glad you like our offices and rate the people highly. I’m sorry you wouldn’t recommend FDM though. Our business model is based on assisting people launch/re-launch careers. The training period is financially funded by FDM: At that point people are training, rather than working – and the salary begins once they’re placed on a client site. It is also at that point when FDM can begin to make a return on the upfront investment that we make in people. We appreciate that the FDM Careers Programme may not suit everyone, but the vast majority of FDM consultants progress to enjoy successful and lucrative careers, which is what we set out to achieve. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss your feedback further if you’re up for it. Please feel free to email me directly, my email address is andy.brown@fdmgroup.com Andy Brown – Chief Commercial Officer

3.0

Sep 18, 2017

Good for some not for others!

Senior programmer manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Training, fixed salary, stability a good support network as I career transitioned. Can secure good roles in Fintec and public sector which might otherwise not be available to employees looking for a new challenge

Cons

Under paid for market, tight employment contract geared around graduates not mature professionals £15000 bond for first two years of employment

FDM Group Response

8y

Thank you for your feedback. Even though the FDM Careers Programme is primarily made up of graduates, we also have an ex-Forces and returners to work pathway as you probably know (for those who have been on a career break). Ultimately, we assist individuals from a variety of backgrounds to bridge the gap they are facing (due to lack of experience in the field, lack of training, lack of confidence or simply lack of opportunities). The training is fully funded by FDM and, like any business, FDM needs to realise a return, this is why the two-year bond is in place – allowing the fees to be paid back only on the rare occasion that the contract isn’t fulfilled. However, the vast majority of FDM consultants do progress to enjoy successful and rewarding careers like you have. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss your feedback further if you’re up for it. Please feel free to email me directly, my email address is jonathan.young@fdmgroup.com Jonathan Young – CIO

3.0

Sep 18, 2017

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Recommend

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Pros

Good start to the career

Cons

salary is too low and

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