NOV reviews

3.5

63% would recommend to a friend

(3,241 total reviews)

Clay C. Williams

69% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

NOV has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 3,241 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The NOV 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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3K reviews
2.0
Feb 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Nice place to get experience Salary always on time Flexible working environment

Cons

Management is poor and lacks transparency. Yearly allowances or salary raises are limited; if your compensation is low, it may remain stagnant or increases may be minimal (often less than 20%) and require long-term negotiation. Salaries are low compared to international standards for similar roles in Saudi Arabia. Benefits are not applied equally; there seems to be a difference in treatment between Saudi and non-Saudi employees. Salary structures vary across business units even for the same position. HR management is disorganized and unhelpful, making internal processes frustrating.

3.0
Jan 29, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of hands on technical experience and exposure. Some business unit can be flexible in ways to do work and hours.

Cons

Limited career advancement due to unclear promotion criteria and lack of communication from management.

4.0
Jan 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pay, paid leave, a lot of overtime, friendly co-workers.

Cons

Many days were too long with travel, difficult with a family.

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