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 (165) , Software Engineer (161) , Engineering Technician (102) , Engineer (95) , Mechanical Engineer (88) , 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 304 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 303 reviews)); "Overall it's good and work life balance" ((in 268 reviews)); "Good pay and industry leader" ((in 205 reviews)); "Colleagues are good and helpful" ((in 87 reviews))

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

"Bad management and stinky co" ((in 192 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 77 reviews)); "No training at all throw you in learn as you go" ((in 29 reviews)); "Everyone is afraid of senior management." ((in 24 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

(4,556 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 4,556 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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4.0

Jun 13, 2008

Retired from good big Co.

Engineering manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Stable company - Generally treats people well - Good benefits

Cons

Big Co. - Hard to get recognized for good work. Tied to Semi industry - Results in periodic layoffs. Promotions tend to be given to people in right "Cliques"

3.0

Jun 13, 2008

Applied YES for now but in 5 years....

Customer engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

We are number 1! Technical creativity and changes are a plus to me. We have a serious background and the right people at top management. Focus on customer needs is our best force.

Cons

Management in europe is too conservative and not enough creative. Market is going down and stock is flat. Future is not shiny for silicon business. Solar business is at an inflexion point, hope it will give us back the money silicon invested so far.

5.0

Jun 12, 2008

Changing the landscape

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It technology leader, Not afraid to start new initiatives like solar which went against the grain for a chip equipment co. Very proud that it gives back to community in a big way. When there is a crisis or not our employees and managment always are there to help either finiancially or monetarily. Learning is always available. Great smart people that are solving some of our most urgent issues with energy. Management repected hard working and fair. Open to feedback and not arrogant.

Cons

hard charging and cyclical nature of chip industry

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