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 (62) , Process Support Engineer (56) , Intern (47) , Technician (47)

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

"Benefits are good and Korea internal co workers are good" ((in 306 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 305 reviews)); "Overall it's good and work life balance" ((in 289 reviews)); "Good pay and industry leader" ((in 211 reviews)); "only salary is good mangament is worrest" ((in 145 reviews))

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

"Long hours and getting longer as more people are laid off to get Executive management their bonuses." ((in 78 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs hurt morale." ((in 73 reviews)); "No training at all throw you in learn as you go" ((in 32 reviews)); "Everyone is afraid of senior management." ((in 23 reviews)); "Possible favoritism due to the knowledge of Mandarin language." ((in 14 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

(4,560 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 4,560 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

Mar 22, 2019

Dynamic, exciting, individual

Key account manager

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary and benefits. Travel if you like it.

Cons

No team work. A company of individuals. Demanding on work/ life balance.

4.0

Sep 21, 2017

Technology Manager

Account technologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, well resources organization, plenty of opportunity to travel. Always opportunity to learn new things and meet new people. Great technology.

Cons

High stress customer facing roles. Cyclical business, frequent lay-offs and recruitment drives. Can be demanding on work life balance, risk of consuming private time.

1.0

Jul 6, 2017

Worst ever

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

I still could not find anyone. The only thing I found it useful for was the development of my English (a very expensive English course).

Cons

No development offered to the employees, they simply want you to do the (simply and idiotic) work and this is it. It is maybe a good place for people who are close to the retirement age, but if you are young and willing to learn simply forget it. Also the ghost of the customer closing or reducing contract and therefore of you getting fired is always there.

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