Does Applied Materials pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Applied Materials employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Applied Materials. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Applied Materials?

78% of Applied Materials employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Applied Materials 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Applied Materials?

Process Engineer (199) , Customer Engineer (166) , Software Engineer (161) , Engineering Technician (102) , Engineer (95) , Mechanical Engineer (89) , Manufacturing Technician (79) , Customer Engineer II (77) , Senior Software Engineer (76) , Project Manager (68) , Applications Engineer (64) , Manufacturing Engineer (63) , Process Support Engineer (57) , Intern (47) , Technician (47)

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

"Worked in one of the most advanced companies in the Austin Texas area Well paid doesn't require high education great people to work with" ((in 309 reviews)); "Benefits are good and Korea internal co workers are good" ((in 303 reviews)); "Overall it's good and work life balance" ((in 268 reviews)); "Good pay and industry leader" ((in 212 reviews)); "Good company and work culture" ((in 95 reviews))

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

"Bad management and stinky co" ((in 196 reviews)); "No credit for engineers who do the work but there are too many managers taking the credit just by talking." ((in 109 reviews)); "Long hours and getting longer as more people are laid off to get Executive management their bonuses." ((in 79 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs hurt morale." ((in 75 reviews)); "No training at all throw you in learn as you go" ((in 37 reviews))

What are employees saying about Applied Materials layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(4,565 total reviews)

Gary Dickerson

86% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

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3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.4

Senior management

Applied Materials has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 4,565 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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3.0

Nov 9, 2010

It's degrading fast. Sinking ship.

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Good pay. They don't expect you to work hard (a big minus as well).

Cons

The company is being out smarted and out innovated by its competitors and working inside the company you can see why.

3.0

Nov 8, 2010

HR Applied Materials

Manager-human resources

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very bright and competent people, forefront of its market and technological advances, great place to learn and acquire skills

Cons

Actively shifting much of its workforce to Asia for cost and to be closer to its customers. Very cyclical market that results in a great deal of workforce churn. Although its a leader in its market, its very uncertain from where future growth will come

5.0

Oct 31, 2010

A good company to work for

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

world of possibilities and challenges. ample opportunities for career advancement. mutual trust and respect. world class performance demanded. good company

Cons

very rare at times change maangement. very rare at times change directive. not much i can comment as there are really very little downside

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