Does Helix Energy Solutions pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Helix Energy Solutions employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Helix Energy Solutions. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Helix Energy Solutions?

86% of Helix Energy Solutions employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Helix Energy Solutions 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Helix Energy Solutions?

Dynamic Positioning Officer DPO (3) , Electro Technical Officer ETO (3) , Project Engineer (3) , Diver (2) , Engineer (2) , Manager (2) , Project Manager (2) , ROV Senior Pilot Tech/Sub Engineer (2) , ROV Technician (2) , Steward (2)

What are the pros of working at Helix Energy Solutions according to real employee reviews?

"The amount of time off" ((in 4 reviews)); "Acceptable salary and, at least for me, a satisfying match for my background and position." ((in 4 reviews)); "Great team and the people I worked with are all very knowledgable and willing to teach." ((in 3 reviews)); "The people offshore and the culture is great." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Helix Energy Solutions according to real employee reviews?

"Bullying management." ((in 8 reviews)); "No extra benefits on top of your salary" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Helix Energy Solutions layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Helix Energy Solutions locations?

Houston , Holland , Katy , Houma , Larose , Lafayette , Farmerville

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3.8

86% would recommend to a friend

(77 total reviews)

Owen E. Kratz

76% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Career opportunities

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.4

Senior management

Helix Energy Solutions has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 77 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Helix Energy Solutions employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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77 reviews

4.0

Oct 22, 2024

Good company

Diver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Big projects Competitive wages Very professional Good equipment

Cons

Too corporate of an environment

1.0

Jun 13, 2024

Yes

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Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Whatever the day may bring

Cons

Good I guess lol sometimes

5.0

Jun 11, 2024

Great Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Management that understands family still comes first and being flexible with kids/home schedules. Ability to work from home one day a week. Not micromanaged.

Cons

Industry downturns can affect all employees.

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