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?

77% 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 (168) , Software Engineer (162) , Engineering Technician (102) , Engineer (95) , Mechanical Engineer (90) , Manufacturing Technician (80) , Customer Engineer II (77) , Senior Software Engineer (76) , Project Manager (68) , Applications Engineer (64) , Manufacturing Engineer (64) , Process Support Engineer (57) , 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 315 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 302 reviews)); "Good pay and industry leader" ((in 213 reviews)); "Colleagues are good and helpful" ((in 90 reviews)); "Good company and work culture" ((in 89 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 80 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs hurt morale." ((in 76 reviews)); "No training at all throw you in learn as you go" ((in 32 reviews)); "Everyone is afraid of senior management." ((in 23 reviews)); "Based on favoritism" ((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

77% would recommend to a friend

(4,572 total reviews)

Gary Dickerson

85% approve of CEO

72% 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 4,572 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 Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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3.0

Jun 24, 2010

Was a great place to work in the 90s

Human resources program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many locations and a lot of opportunities if you are willing to move. Compensation is good.

Cons

Industry is really struggling, so Applied leadership is having a hard time leading in the fog and have made some stupid decisions.

2.0

Jun 18, 2010

Brief Review of Applied Materials in Current Business Climate

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Autonomy is encouraged in the workload management of job responsibilities to support the needs of the customers and internal businesses. Good opportunities to be successful in team environments and as individual contributors.

Cons

Senior management continues to preach the need to retain key talent to remain competitive in multiple markets, but does not appreciate or understand the value of the resources (employees) necessary to sustain margins in existent programs or capture new business opportunities. Key personnel voluntarily separate or are involuntarily discharged without regard by management of the immediate or long-term impacts from these decisions. Negative employee morale is a residual from the loss of these resources and creates an environment of mistrust and suspicion.

3.0

May 25, 2010

Be prepared for rapid, violent change

Senior program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No shortage of excitement and plenty of learning opportunities Great co-workers Very good compensation and above-average benefits package Global outlook

Cons

Violent, rapid changes Cyclical nature of business means constant adjustment during downturns - layoffs, reductions de rigeur Struggling to adapt to new markets Engineering-driven company - decisions not necessarily made with the company's best interests in mind.

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