Does IBM pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, IBM employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at IBM. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at IBM?

78% of IBM employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated IBM 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at IBM?

Software Engineer (4346) , Applications Developer (2909) , Software Developer (2418) , Project Manager (2322) , Senior Software Engineer (2036) , Senior Consultant (1845) , Consultant (1843) , IT Specialist (1112) , Application Developer (1105) , Associate Systems Engineer (1030) , Business Analyst (1025) , Systems Engineer (871) , Manager (850) , Managing Consultant (848) , Intern (822)

What are the pros of working at IBM according to real employee reviews?

"Good work life balance and good to be able to work from home although that’s often at the discretion of your manager" ((in 11002 reviews)); "The people are great and the Extreme Blue program was excellent for learning principles of product design." ((in 4963 reviews)); "Flexible schedules and work from home opportunities are really good." ((in 4399 reviews)); "1. Extremely good work culture 2. Packages are good 3. Direct contact to senior level employees" ((in 3406 reviews)); "Good benefits backed by a solid fortune 50 company with world class products and services." ((in 3295 reviews))

What are the cons of working at IBM according to real employee reviews?

"Low salary and the increment was less than 2% even top performer unless you got band promotion" ((in 5383 reviews)); "• Hard to get a promotion unless you have a good manager that is respected and fights for you" ((in 2186 reviews)); "The pay is low and not much hope it will get better even through hard work and delivering results." ((in 2024 reviews)); "No Salary hike.No On site opportunity.Very few are lucky getting visas and traveled to on" ((in 1732 reviews)); "Poor Leadership; Weak Execution; Benefits to employees are getting worse; Money spent on dividends instead of R&D." ((in 617 reviews))

What are employees saying about IBM layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about IBM layoffs and their outlook for job security at IBM in 2026.

What are the top reviewed IBM locations?

Wien , Münster , Zwettl-Niederösterreich

IBM reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(107,248 total reviews)

Arvind Krishna

77% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

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IBM has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 107,248 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

5.0

Mar 10, 2009

Great Workplace for an Astounding company

Systems analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Great Management translates into a admirable and likable workplace. This is exactly what IBM does. Some may say that the pay is not competitive but the rewards/recognitions and other perks you get more than compensate you for it. I would recommend anyone to work here if you get an oppurtunity. IBM is really great at promoting education and self-improvement which only enhances your portfolio of assets, giving you a cuttin edge in today's market.

Cons

Starting salary is on the lower end of each bracket but again the perks/benefits more than compensate you for it.

4.0

Feb 20, 2009

Not perfect, but a good solid choice of company.

Senior it specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

IBM is a large corporation and provides a great work life balance. 40% of workforce is nontraditional office or work at home. They are still hiring a few people in the US. IBM fosters innovation, its not just a corporate phrase. World wide opportunities. Its a company which there is a world of things to do and chances to make a difference. They pay me well. They pay high performers more than average due to bonuses. Anyone with above average IT skills will stand head and shoulders above most at IBM, so its easy to kick butt and stand out among the crowd.

Cons

Large Corporation which means much complexity in getting anything done. Lotus Notes and its ilk.

4.0

Jan 21, 2009

ibm knows how to continually reinvent itself into value based markets

Managing director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- wide footprint across the globe and across industries, so great flexibility to do anything you want - very diverse population form which to draw skills and experience.

Cons

same size fits all mentality - it take leadership in the field to ensure things happen

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