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 the cons of working at MKS Instruments according to real employee reviews?

"Management is bad at everything" ((in 17 reviews)); "Employees are completely ignored when ask Upper Management for help" ((in 10 reviews)); "Your work life will depend on your direct manager and management chain." ((in 8 reviews)); "The communication is poor." ((in 7 reviews)); "Could use more formal training but everyone is willing to help if you take initiative" ((in 6 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 "Compensation"

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3.0

Dec 13, 2021

It's a typical billion dollar company

Test engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not stressful, good managers, good work life balance

Cons

Compensation is low, lots of inertia so ideas for change are slow to be acted on if at all.

MKS Instruments Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. It is great to hear that your experience with MKS management and culture is positive. Our CEO has prioritized a healthy work-life balance, so it is encouraging to have you validate that effort. One of our Guiding Principles at MKS is Innovate. We aim to build a culture that welcomes new ideas and new ways of thinking. Although we recognize that the process to implement anything new can sometimes be labor intensive, we know the long-term value is worth it. In regard to compensation, we continue to regularly evaluate our comprehensive benefits to ensure they are appropriately aligned to the current market. If you would like to discuss further or want to share any additional feedback, please reach out directly to MKS.Feedback@mksinst.com.

3.0

Sep 21, 2021

MKS Instrument is OK

Test technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Team work effort -Cross training -Learn alot

Cons

-Lack of communication -Poor Raises - Management sometimes not all there

MKS Instruments Response

Thank you for providing your thoughts on the company. I am glad to read that you are learning a lot through cross-training and are flourishing in a collaborative culture. That is great! Effective communication is a high priority for us, so we would like to further understand where we could improve. You also mentioned a concern about the local management. We recently launched an engagement survey which gives us better insight into workplace culture and management capabilities. We hope the results will help identify areas where we can improve. You can also reach out to us directly at: MKS.Feedback@mksinst.com to discuss your concerns. We will continue to remain strong with our Covid-19 protocols. The safety of our employees remains our number one priority.

4.0

Aug 22, 2021

Good company while it lasted.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary, Working Hours, Overtime Availability

Cons

Rushed, parts shortages, bad planning, timing.

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