IBM reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(107,070 total reviews)
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76% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

IBM has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 107,070 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 Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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107K reviews
3.0
Jun 5, 2026

Good work-life balance but low pay and hikes

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Pros

Good work life balance and hybrid mode is good.

Cons

Pay scale and hikes are very less

5.0
Jun 5, 2026
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Pros

Great compensation and benefits packages. Constantly learning and solving complex problems. High demand for mobile or web development skills. Flexible remote work opportunities.

Cons

Constant need to update technical skills. Occasional stress from tight deployment deadlines.

5.0
Jun 4, 2026

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Pros

IBM is a great company to work for and I would highly recommend you all giving us a chance.

Cons

Nothing comes to mind on cons. Typical workforce challenges.

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