Does MKS Instruments pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, MKS Instruments employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at MKS Instruments. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at MKS Instruments?

85% of MKS Instruments employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated MKS Instruments 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MKS Instruments?

Engineer (15) , Manager (10) , Intern (6) , Mechanical Engineer (6) , Human Resources (5) , Manufacturing Engineer (5) , Production Assembler (5) , Program Manager (5) , Technician (5) , Project Manager (4) , Senior Software Engineer (4) , Test Engineer (4) , Business Analyst (3) , Director (3) , Engineering Intern (3)

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

"good people to work with" ((in 42 reviews)); "Good benefits overall if you have a family" ((in 28 reviews)); "Work life Balance is good" ((in 24 reviews)); "Pay is good (..but not great)" ((in 19 reviews)); "Good salary" ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about MKS Instruments layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed MKS Instruments locations?

Andover , Irvine , Rochester , Wilmington , Boston , Milpitas , Methuen , Austin , San Jose , Santa Clara , Boulder , Littleton , Beaverton , Portland , Franklin , North Andover , Logan , Los Angeles , Broomfield , Denver , Lowell , New York , Tucson , Bozeman , Cypress , Fremont , Orlando , Chelmsford , Lawrence , Lynn

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MKS Instruments reviews

4.0

85% would recommend to a friend

(86 total reviews)

John T.C. Lee

90% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture & values

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Senior management

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Reviews by job title

86 reviews

Reviews about "Management"

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3.0

Mar 23, 2026

Dependent on your management chain

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary is good, benefits are decent. The technology is fun.

Cons

Your work life will depend on your direct manager and management chain.

5.0

Mar 12, 2026

Great culture, supportive leadership, and exciting growth opportunities

Service support team lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Strong and collaborative work culture where teams genuinely support each other -Leadership is approachable, listens to feedback, and encourages personal growth -Plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and take on meaningful responsibilities -Positive environment with colleagues who are passionate, knowledgeable, and always willing to help -Company direction is clear, and the ongoing growth creates excitement and stability -Good work–life balance and flexibility that helps employees manage personal commitments

Cons

-Rapid growth means processes are still evolving, but improvements are ongoing -Coordination across global teams can take time due to different regions and time zones

3.0

Jan 18, 2026

Senior Mech Engr at MKS

Sr. mechanical product engineer - scm

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very attentive manager; cared about the work and my participation

Cons

getting in the office by 9am with no flexibility

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