IBM reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(107,128 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 107,128 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
4.0
Oct 3, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

- Opportunity to work on meaningful, large-scale innovation - Strong brand recognition and trust in the market - Flexible work environment with hybrid options - Diversity, inclusion and learning programs are valued - Talented colleagues and deep technical expertise across teams

Cons

- Career progression can feel slow and unclear - Internal mobility exists but is challenging across geographies - Large company bureaucracy sometimes slows execution - Pay and promotions can lag compared to industry peers - Communication around strategy isn’t always consistent across levels

4.0
Aug 6, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I worked in the old Tivoli lab, and the atmosphere was very collaborative.

Cons

Career advancement was very challenging.

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