IBM reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(107,128 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 107,128 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 IT (Information Technology) industry (3.9 stars).

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107K reviews
2.0
Jun 10, 2026
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Pros

Strong brand recognition Exposure to large enterprise programs Access to senior practitioners Internal mobility Growing AI focus

Cons

Matrix organization complexity Politics can matter : On large consulting engagements, perception management is often as important as execution.Stakeholder alignment sometimes outweighs technical correctness. Leadership opportunities can be inconsistent : accountable for outcomes while not always controlling all contributors. Dependence on project assignment Recognition lag

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