Does GlobalFoundries pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GlobalFoundries employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GlobalFoundries. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GlobalFoundries?

65% of GlobalFoundries employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GlobalFoundries 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GlobalFoundries?

Engineer (216) , Process Engineer (188) , Principal Engineer (155) , Senior Engineer (142) , Intern (105) , Equipment Engineer (94) , Member Of Technical Staff (69) , Manager (59) , Maintenance Technician (56) , Associate Engineer (47) , Senior Process Engineer (44) , Member of Technical Staff(MTS) (43) , Internship (35) , Process Integration Engineer (35) , Process Technician (35)

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

"Good work life balance and 401k" ((in 241 reviews)); "The benefits are good as is the 401 k but beyond that not much else of redeeming quality." ((in 204 reviews)); "Great people working in the FAB doing everything they can to hold this place together." ((in 162 reviews)); "Good pay and bonus quarterly" ((in 130 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and easy to work with in Fab 10 (East Fishkill)." ((in 113 reviews))

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

"Poor management to grow own employees to manager level" ((in 234 reviews)); "Low salary and did not offer growth potential" ((in 122 reviews)); "Some managers have little or no concept of how ridiculously time" ((in 98 reviews)); "Upper management is blind to what goes on especially if you work a night shift." ((in 55 reviews)); "Low pay and bonuses." ((in 44 reviews))

What are employees saying about GlobalFoundries layoffs in 2026?

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

What GlobalFoundries locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Burlington , Austin , Essex Junction

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3.6

65% would recommend to a friend

(2,416 total reviews)

Tim Breen

72% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture & values

3.2

Senior management

GlobalFoundries has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,416 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The GlobalFoundries employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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2K reviews

5.0

Mar 30, 2026

Overall Good

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture Very inclusive Good work life balance

Cons

Insurance, parents part of top up and not base policy.

5.0

Mar 30, 2026

A gem not many people know about

Senior analyst - finance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company culture Benefits Compensation Global Exposure Growth potential

Cons

Nothing as of now, all going good.

GlobalFoundries Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback! We’re thrilled to have you as part of the team and appreciate your continued dedication to making GlobalFoundries a great place to work.

4.0

Mar 22, 2026

Excellent Remote Flexibility with a Structured Growth Path

Sr global supply analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The standout feature of working here is the exceptional flexibility regarding remote work. GlobalFoundries has genuinely embraced a digital-first approach for many of its corporate and analytical roles, allowing for a "fully remote" setup that prioritizes output over physical presence. This trust in employees fosters a great work-life balance and makes it much easier to manage global responsibilities across different time zones.

Cons

The primary challenge is that the scope for career progression can feel somewhat narrow. Because the organization is very large and well-established, the path for upward mobility is often highly structured, and internal growth opportunities may not open up as rapidly as some might hope. It can sometimes feel like there is a "ceiling" unless a very specific senior vacancy becomes available.

GlobalFoundries Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We’re glad to hear that you enjoy the flexibility of the remote work experience, and we recognize the areas where we can improve. We’re committed to making career development and internal growth transparency a priority moving forward.

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