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

(72 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

72 reviews

Reviews about "Culture"

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5.0

May 8, 2025

Fantastic Culture

Human resources

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

CEO is friendly and its a huge company everyone is friendly

Cons

wish it had more pto

MKS Instruments Response

6mo

Thanks for the kind words and for being part of the team. We're glad the culture and leadership stood out during your time with us. We also appreciate your note on PTO—employee feedback helps us better understand what matters to our teams. If you have any further feedback, please reach out to us at mks.feedback@mksinst.com.

5.0

Apr 24, 2025

Great place to work and grow

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company offers chances to work on advanced technologies and encourages skill development. Collaborative and respectful work environment.

Cons

Improving workflow tools and internal communication would make a big difference.

5.0

Mar 22, 2025

Good Company to Work For

Tech support engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work Life Balance, good cross-functional teamwork

Cons

Business processes need more maturity to be effective

MKS Instruments Response

Thank you for your review and for being part of the team in Beaverton. We're glad to hear that you're experiencing strong work-life balance and value the collaboration across functions—winning as a team is a core part of how we deliver on our mission at MKS. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the maturity of our business processes. Growth and change are ongoing parts of our journey, and with that comes the need to continuously refine how we operate. We encourage all employees to take ownership in identifying opportunities for improvement and to share ideas through our internal Digital Dialogue program or directly at mks.feedback@mksinst.com. Your voice plays a meaningful role in helping us evolve and strengthen the way we work together. Thank you for contributing to our success.

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