IBM reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(107,239 total reviews)
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Arvind Krishna

76% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

IBM has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 107,239 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The IBM employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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107K reviews
4.0
Jun 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance overall Good work life balance and flexibility Supportive team and good work life balance Healthy work environment with good work life balance

Cons

Limited opportunities for career growth Salary could be more competitive Slow decision making in some projects Promotion process can take longer Limited learning opportunities in certain teams

3.0
Jun 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The immediate team is great, supportive, collaborative, and great to work with on a day-to-day basis Strong sense of camaraderie within teams despite wider organisational challenges Exposure to large, complex accounts and projects

Cons

Very limited opportunities for career progression beyond B8 level Increasing offshoring of work reduces development opportunities and local ownership Long working hours are often expected, but overtime is not formally recognised despite strict weekly timesheet requirements Lack of salary increases impacts morale and retention Too many senior executives involved in accounts without clear value add, which can slow decision-making Sales teams often close deals without sufficient input from delivery teams, creating unrealistic expectations and avoidable pressure

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