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 56 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and if your lucky so is your boss." ((in 33 reviews)); "I love my team; they are great!" ((in 29 reviews)); "good work environment and coworkers" ((in 19 reviews))

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

"Chaotic and no work life balance." ((in 55 reviews)); "Low pay and constantly changing processes" ((in 50 reviews)); "No training for new employees" ((in 45 reviews)); "The culture is toxic." ((in 45 reviews)); "The leadership is poor." ((in 37 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

5.0

Jul 21, 2025

Excellent culture

Sr. financial analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many engagement opportunities for remote employees. Several ERGs and other engagement programs help remote workers feel like part of the team.

Cons

Nothing particular that I can think of.

1.0

Jul 17, 2025

Disappointed

Senior sales management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Worked at Zayo for 7 years and was a top performer. They laid off my entire team and myself due to “budget cuts.” But maintained employees making double the salary and half the production of those let go.

Cons

Poor management from the top down.

4.0

Jul 11, 2025

Great company, Great culture

Network analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company takes care of its people, very flexible for you as long as all tasks are completed.

Cons

Heavy Workload, training needs optimization, systems need tightening up and standardization

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