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 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Alibaba Group?

63% of Alibaba Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Alibaba Group 3.1 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) , Front End Developer (17)

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

"Team is good but salaries" ((in 180 reviews)); "env tec food and good colleagues" ((in 83 reviews)); "Good working environment and encourage university students to contribute ideas to improve working process" ((in 73 reviews)); "Most people are nice and fun to work with" ((in 69 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?

"chinese cultural and no work life balance" ((in 104 reviews)); "Extended working hours" ((in 71 reviews)); "Bad management and poor booses" ((in 44 reviews)); "Long hours and irregular ot" ((in 33 reviews)); "Should work under much pressure." ((in 23 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.

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Alibaba Group reviews

3.7

63% would recommend to a friend

(1,977 total reviews)

Daniel Yong Zhang

64% approve of CEO

54% 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

3.1

Work/Life balance

Alibaba Group has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,977 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

5.0

Jan 2, 2026

Great Growth Opportunities, But Work-Life Balance Needs Improvement

Software engineer, backend

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company offers strong technical mentorship, cutting-edge projects, and generous learning budgets. Team culture is collaborative, and leadership is transparent about long-term goals. I’ve grown significantly in my role over the past yea

Cons

Workload can be intense during product launches, and there’s occasional pressure to work late. Some departments lack clear communication, which leads to duplicated efforts. Remote work policies are still evolving.

5.0

Jan 8, 2025

Thriving in a Global Tech Powerhouse

Sr. manager it

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Dynamic, fast-paced environment fosters creativity and innovation Significant opportunities for professional growth and development Access to cutting-edge technology and a global network of resources Collaborative culture encourages knowledge sharing and mentorship

Cons

Workload and deadlines can be intense during peak seasons Large organizational structure sometimes leads to slower decision-making International communication can be challenging due to time zone differences

5.0

Aug 27, 2024

overall good

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

all good, nothing to complain

Cons

sometimes got overtime work to do

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