IBM reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(107,290 total reviews)
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Arvind Krishna

77% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

IBM has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 107,290 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
Apr 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

flexibilities in jobs and industries in consulting

Cons

promo not merit based but band based

5.0
Apr 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work-life balance and strong brand, but growth can be slow Pros: Strong brand name that adds value to your resume Good work-life balance in most projects Exposure to enterprise-level applications and large-scale systems Access to internal learning platforms and certifications Flexible work environment depending on team

Cons

Salary hikes and promotions can be slower compared to market standards Growth and learning are highly dependent on the project assigned Some projects still use legacy technologies Internal processes can be slow and approval-heavy Limited ownership in large teams

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