Applied Materials reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(4,571 total reviews)
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Gary Dickerson

86% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Applied Materials has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 4,571 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Applied Materials employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Produktion industry (3.5 stars).

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5K reviews
4.0
Jul 15, 2025

Overall Good Company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pay can be good. Benefits are good, not too expensive.

Cons

Very little or no support/training and the quality of the training is usually not great.

2.0
Jul 14, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Applied Materials is a solid company with strong technical capabilities and global reach. The work can be engaging and impactful, especially for those interested in advanced manufacturing and semiconductor technologies.

Cons

In my experience, the work environment can feel toxic at times, with limited support for employee well-being. Additionally, advancement opportunities don’t always seem to align fairly with qualifications or credentials, which can be discouraging for those striving to grow based on merit.

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