Does Group 1 Automotive pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Group 1 Automotive employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Group 1 Automotive. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Group 1 Automotive?

40% of Group 1 Automotive employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Group 1 Automotive 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Group 1 Automotive?

Sales Executive (43) , Sales Associate (40) , Sales (29) , Automotive Service Advisor (20) , Sales Consultant (20) , Technician (18) , General Accountant (14) , Customer Service Representative (13) , Sales Manager (13) , Finance Manager (12) , Manager (12) , Service Coordinator (12) , Warranty Administrator (10) , Sales Representative (9) , Service Manager (8)

What are the pros of working at Group 1 Automotive according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits with 401k and stock options" ((in 62 reviews)); "Good pay and face to face interactions." ((in 45 reviews)); "The people are great" ((in 35 reviews)); "4 day work week and coworkers are great" ((in 16 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Group 1 Automotive according to real employee reviews?

"POOR management!!!" ((in 74 reviews)); "Long hours and close out" ((in 58 reviews)); "Managers are terrible." ((in 27 reviews)); "There is is no work/life balance be prepared to stay at the dealership sixty" ((in 26 reviews)); "No training but expected to know everything" ((in 22 reviews))

What are employees saying about Group 1 Automotive layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Group 1 Automotive layoffs and their outlook for job security at Group 1 Automotive in 2026.

Group 1 Automotive reviews

2.9

40% would recommend to a friend

(853 total reviews)

Daryl Kenningham

60% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

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Group 1 Automotive has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 853 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Group 1 Automotive employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail and wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

853 reviews

5.0

Jun 12, 2026

Great benefits and smart colleagues, but workload is heavy

Corporate office

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, really smart people, nice location, hybrid schedule, work-life balance

Cons

Workload, not enough people for the job

5.0

May 1, 2026

Alright Alright Alright

Cxc agent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Able to work from home, able to qualify for a monthly bonus, Sunday off

Cons

Only see DEI hires promoted within department, needs department leadership change and more professional training

5.0

Jan 14, 2026

Great company and leadership

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

For such a large corporation, important decisions are made quickly without much back-and-forth. The people I've worked with are smart and great at their jobs. The corporate culture encourages sharing new ideas that will ultimately benefit Group 1's dealers. Overall vibe in the corporate office is upbeat and supportive.

Cons

Can't think of any cons.

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