IBM reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(107,138 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 107,138 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 14, 2026
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Pros

The team culture was collaborative and supportive, which made daily work enjoyable. The company provided convenient on-site parking at my local office, and I greatly appreciated the access to a free Udemy Business subscription, which allowed for continuous professional development and skill building.

Cons

The salary and annual raises fall significantly below industry standards for my level of experience. There is an excessive and unrealistic pressure to complete a fixed number of certifications annually, regardless of current project workload. Furthermore, management refuses to provide shift allowances despite frequent overtime, with work often extending until midnight to accommodate US-based teams. Additionally, the mandated in-office presence is excessive and does not reflect a true hybrid working model.

4.0
Jun 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The IBM Values, The freedom to fill one's job, no micro management, the collaboration with colleagues from different departments and countries, the process consistency worldwide. The resilience as a company.

Cons

Regularly short term impact decisions driven by shareholder value or available restructuring budgets that need to be consumed. The matrix organization makes it sometimes challenging to align objectives and course of actions.

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