Is bp a good company to work for?

bp has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 8,848 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 67% of employees would recommend working at bp to a friend and 45% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about bp have been left by employees working as Intern , Mechanical Engineer and Internship .

Does bp pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, bp employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at bp. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at bp?

67% of bp employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated bp 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at bp?

Customer Service Representative (197) , Analyst (147) , Engineer (137) , Project Manager (131) , Cashier (99) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (89) , Intern (88) , Manager (85) , Customer Service Assistant (74) , Process Engineer (68) , Business Analyst (66) , Software Engineer (62) , Customer Service (56) , Financial Analyst (53) , Mechanical Engineer (42)

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

"The benefits are good and there is strong support to have a balanced life style (work and other interests)" ((in 707 reviews)); "The people are great to work for and the company is more stable than most oil & gas co's in the industry." ((in 512 reviews)); "Getting every other Friday off is very nice and the work life balance is good." ((in 486 reviews)); "good pay and not very hardwork" ((in 481 reviews)); "Salaries are good but very unvertain" ((in 273 reviews))

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

"Poor management and unnecessarily complex processes" ((in 248 reviews)); "Managers have a tendency to focus upwards rather than looking after development of their team." ((in 128 reviews)); "Long hours and boring sometimes" ((in 97 reviews)); "Technology Leadership is poor and there seems no understanding or what is happening in their areas..." ((in 93 reviews)); "Career progression can be slow due to the large pool of highly capable employees and rigid structure" ((in 90 reviews))

What are employees saying about bp layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed bp locations?

Houston , Chicago , Whiting , Naperville , Anchorage , Wayne , Warrenville , Denver , New York , Texas City , Blaine , Toledo , San Diego , Carson , Los Angeles , Louisville , Prudhoe Bay , Katy , Houma , Tulsa , Washington , Atlanta , Decatur , Champaign , Detroit , Cleveland , Cypress , Minneapolis , Durango , Baton Rouge

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3.8

67% would recommend to a friend

(7,136 total reviews)

Meg O’Neill

67% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

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bp has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 7,136 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The bp 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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7K reviews

4.0

Nov 8, 2025

Good place to work

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

bp was one of my favourite workplaces. - Salary and compensation was great. Flexible working, and ownership of projects. - Multiple projects and ability to move to different projects and pick up new skills. - Innovative

Cons

- Business transformation and redundancies happened every 2 years or so, so no job security. - You could be moved onto a completely different project every business transformation (1-2 years), and the projects may not be in your skillset, so you have to learn on the job. - bp are now starting to return to the office and recruiting heavily offshore, and as a software engineer most of my team were in India, so I'd sit in the office alone without a team around me, so working in the office doesn't make sense for a software dev when most team members are not in the UK.

4.0

Nov 8, 2025

Great people to work with at bp

Service engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people to work with at bp. Compensation and benefits are very good compared to other companies.

Cons

Upper managements vision for bp unclear and decision making at the strategic level not well thought out.

5.0

Nov 7, 2025

base salary at BP

Senior ml engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong global reputation and stability BP is one of the world’s leading energy companies, offering job security and a recognizable name that adds value to your résumé. Competitive compensation and benefits Salaries, bonuses, insurance, retirement plans, and other perks are generally above industry average, especially in corporate and technical roles. International environment You get to work with colleagues from all over the world, often in diverse, cross-functional teams — a great opportunity to develop global communication skills. Focus on sustainability and innovation BP has been investing heavily in renewable energy and low-carbon initiatives, which can be motivating for employees who care about environmental impact. Professional development opportunities There are structured training programs, internal mobility options, and strong support for career growth within the company.

Cons

Large corporate bureaucracy Decision-making can be slow due to the company’s size and multiple layers of management. High performance pressure BP maintains ambitious targets, and the work culture can be demanding, especially in technical and leadership roles. Energy transition uncertainty The ongoing shift from fossil fuels to renewables sometimes creates internal tension and changing priorities. Limited flexibility in some departments Depending on the team or location, hybrid work options or work-life balance can vary significantly. Public image challenges Past environmental incidents and criticism of the oil industry can affect morale and how employees feel the company is perceived externally.

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