Does Leica Microsystems pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Leica Microsystems employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Leica Microsystems. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Leica Microsystems?

47% of Leica Microsystems employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Leica Microsystems 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Leica Microsystems?

Sales (12) , Sales Manager (9) , Account Manager (8) , Manager (8) , Customer Care Specialist (7) , Field Service Engineer (7) , Product Manager (5) , Software Engineer (5) , Lead Software Engineer (4) , Marketing (4) , Sales Representative (4) , Senior Field Service Engineer (4) , ASM (Area Sales Manager) (3) , Sales Specialist (3) , Senior Engineer (3)

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

"Pay good and nice colleagues" ((in 23 reviews)); "great people to work with" ((in 23 reviews)); "Benefit of Leica is good for me" ((in 17 reviews)); "Nice Culture" ((in 11 reviews)); "Offers good work life balance" ((in 8 reviews))

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

"Bad management" ((in 27 reviews)); "Senior manager does not have open mind in many areas, and not able to drive works and communicate in objective way." ((in 7 reviews)); "HR leadership was aggressive and arrogant (don't know if that changed)" ((in 6 reviews)); "Most annual training courses are for helping you fit into Danaher Business System but no technical training or career growth" ((in 4 reviews)); "There is a lack of communication and collaboration within the company." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Leica Microsystems layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Leica Microsystems locations?

Buffalo Grove , Chicago , New York , Boston , Exton , Deerfield , Richmond , Missouri City , Poland , Washington , Charlotte , Morrisville , Raleigh , Plano , Houston , Nashville , Pittsburgh , Rockville , Miami , Bannockburn

Leica Microsystems reviews

3.2

47% would recommend to a friend

(257 total reviews)

Annette Rinck

51% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (257 reviews)

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Leica Microsystems has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 257 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Leica Microsystems employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

257 reviews

5.0

Oct 14, 2025

Best work culture

Marketing lead development specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good management, gives flexibility to employees, very good colleagues and managers

Cons

Location wise not much good, commute is difficult

Leica Microsystems Response

8mo

Thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad to hear you appreciate the supportive culture and flexible work environment. We understand that commuting can be a challenge and appreciate you sharing this perspective.

4.0

Oct 13, 2025

Technology leadership

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great technology Innovation driven Financially sound

Cons

limited overall funding very process oriented

Leica Microsystems Response

8mo

Thank you very much for your positive feedback on our technology and innovative strength. We appreciate your comments and are continuously working to further develop our structures and make targeted use of resources.

2.0

Aug 20, 2025

Poor Senior Management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Products Immediate colleagues Danaher backed

Cons

Low Salaries, Archaic senior leadership team, toxic leadership

Leica Microsystems Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your many years of service. We’re glad you valued our products and team spirit. We take concerns about leadership and compensation seriously and remain committed to continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.

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