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 Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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1.0

Nov 21, 2020

Worst Place with worst managers(India)

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

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Pros

No shares and no good hike

Cons

Most managers are scum and are kept in company just for being in company from long time. Managers don't have the basic etiquette to talk to team and HR is ineffective. Join only if no option at hand

1.0

Sep 12, 2020

Not for young folks

Mechanical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Good segment of industry to work for, or start you career with.

Cons

Applied India, is just a cost center and not many interesting projects happen here. If you are mechanical engineer you will be working on dud stuff. You have zero to null chances of climbing the ladder as mid management people are already in position of strength . Work place harassment is common. AGS , managers are very scared of new folks who can out perform them and will find every reason to hurt them. Any NCG (New College Graduates) who join here will leave in span of 2 and half year , they are from IIT and NIT's and they know its stupid to continue here. Developing local leadership is joke.

1.0

Nov 13, 2019

They'll work you like a slave

Customer engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is a ton of overtime opportunities.

Cons

They lie during the interview

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