Does Benchmark Electronics pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Benchmark Electronics employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Benchmark Electronics. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Benchmark Electronics?

41% of Benchmark Electronics employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Benchmark Electronics 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Benchmark Electronics?

Engineer (15) , Buyer (9) , Manufacturing Engineer (9) , Program Manager (9) , Test Technician (9) , Mechanical Engineer (7) , Intern (6) , Planner (6) , Production Assembler (6) , Supply Chain Analyst (6) , Test Engineer (6) , Production (5) , Quality Engineer (5) , Anonymous (4) , Machine Operator (4)

What are the pros of working at Benchmark Electronics according to real employee reviews?

"Good people to work with" ((in 38 reviews)); "Good benefits, pays decent but could be better, cheap when it comes to raises" ((in 25 reviews)); "The coworkers there are a great source of knowledge and very friendly overall." ((in 17 reviews)); "Great work environment." ((in 14 reviews)); "Nice colleague and quite relax to be fair" ((in 14 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Benchmark Electronics according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and run by bunch of financial folks who have no idea of engineering solution or customer satisfaction" ((in 39 reviews)); "Low pay constant overtime" ((in 26 reviews)); "Absentee Management in some areas as some managers are taking nearly 30 days off per year even though company policy is 10" ((in 15 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 13 reviews)); "challenge gave 2 week training to get in their system" ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Benchmark Electronics layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Benchmark Electronics locations?

Winona , Rochester , Angleton , Concord , Tempe , Phoenix , Huntsville , Nashua , Moorpark , Fremont , Santa Ana , Austin , Minneapolis , Scottsdale , Dallas , Houston , San Jose , Dunseith , Newark , Glendale , Mesa , Rochester , Round Rock , Brazoria , Lake Jackson , Texas City , Lewiston , Minnesota City , Anaheim , Calabasas

Benchmark Electronics reviews

3.0

41% would recommend to a friend

(473 total reviews)

Jeff Benck

55% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (473 reviews)

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Benchmark Electronics has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 473 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Benchmark Electronics employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

473 reviews

2.0

Sep 9, 2010

Benchmark Electronics, It's a Job.

Test engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ability to stay open. Close to home.

Cons

No personal advancement, no professional advancement, little respect for personal life, very much over worked, little to no reconition. The big one is no raises for years! If you like working with 10 plus year old PC and software you will fit right in.

3.0

Jun 22, 2026

Good learning opportunities, but slow progress and outdated tech

Manufacturing technician 3

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good for learning opportunities, Hands on experience and clear company organisation’s structure.

Cons

Slow increment, politics and machines are not up to current technologies in the world

Benchmark Electronics Response

4d

Thank you for sharing your experience and for highlighting the learning opportunities, hands-on exposure, and organizational clarity you experienced during your time at Benchmark. We're glad these aspects contributed positively to your professional growth. We also appreciate your feedback regarding career progression, technology modernization, and recognizing the value of experienced employees. Insights like yours help us identify opportunities to improve and continue evolving. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective and recommendations.

3.0

Jun 9, 2026

Supportive environment, but no career growth after years

Program management coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Positive working environment, friendly colleagues, good leadership,

Cons

Working more than 5 years with no career growth

Benchmark Electronics Response

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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for highlighting the positive work environment, supportive leadership, and strong team culture. We’re glad these elements made a meaningful impact during your time with us. We also hear your concern around limited career growth after several years, and we recognize how important development opportunities are to our employees. Creating clearer pathways for growth is an area we continue to focus on as we work to better support our teams. We appreciate your feedback and the perspective you’ve shared.

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