Does BHP pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, BHP employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at BHP. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at BHP?

81% of BHP employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated BHP 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at BHP?

Specialist (74) , Engineer (62) , Principal (60) , Analyst (56) , Project Manager (47) , Manager (45) , Mining Engineer (28) , Project Engineer (25) , Mechanical Engineer (24) , Geologist (23) , Superintendent (21) , Intern (20) , Reliability Engineer (19) , Software Engineer (19) , Supervisor (18)

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

"Benefits are good financially and the shifts can be flexible" ((in 298 reviews)); "Great culture and very flex" ((in 200 reviews)); "The people are great and fun!" ((in 174 reviews)); "Good Salary and encountering with all the crews" ((in 158 reviews)); "Good work life balance and people are very welcoming" ((in 132 reviews))

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

"Poor management (could not make a decision and stick with it)" ((in 91 reviews)); "Managers don't hesitate to contact staff after hours even for trivial matters that can wait until next work day." ((in 48 reviews)); "Long hours and can be overwhelming at times" ((in 43 reviews)); "Career progression is slow and depends on vacancy" ((in 35 reviews)); "Absolutely clueless senior leadership." ((in 33 reviews))

What are employees saying about BHP layoffs in 2026?

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

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4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(2,596 total reviews)

Mike Henry

85% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

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BHP has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,596 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The BHP employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energía, minería e infraestructura pública industry (3.7 stars).

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3K reviews

3.0

Apr 3, 2016

BHP Billiton Navajo Mine

Maintenance a electrician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent Pay, some of the best benefits, maternity leave is probably the best you can find, 401(k) matching dollar for dollar, Shareplus (company shares also match dollar for dollar with 3 year vesting period)

Cons

Management has a tendency to make you hate your job. Our Superintendent in our department takes shortcuts on safety in order for production to keep going. It is a big company so they could care less about you or how many years you can committed to the company. You bust your tail everyday, but if you mess up, it doesn't matter what you did in the past, they'll find a way to throw you under the bus. DO NOT GET HURT. Company will blame you no matter what you do. Typical shift = 2 hours paperwork, 0.5 hours for lunch, 4 hours of trying to find parts, and 1.5 of actual work.

5.0

Mar 31, 2016

Overall good company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Overall good company with great benefits. Six percent match on 401k Pension (vests immediately) Stock purchase plan Three weeks vacation to start

Cons

Some groups don't have the best work/life balance

1.0

Mar 30, 2016

Project Engineer

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

BHP Billiton has good benefits, flexible schedule and opportunity for advancement. Gym and Cafeteria are subsidized.

Cons

The worse company I have ever worked. BHP has no regard for people if you are over forty. It is a revolving door, management has no training or education. They do not value people, no matter how hard you work.

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