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 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at MKS Instruments?

83% of MKS Instruments employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated MKS Instruments 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.7 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?

"The people I work with are great." ((in 43 reviews)); "+ Generally good benefits" ((in 27 reviews)); "Work life Balance is good" ((in 23 reviews)); "Pay is good (..but not great)" ((in 19 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((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)); "Promoted people from within to fill management positions with no training or experience." ((in 8 reviews)); "Your work life will depend on your direct manager and management chain." ((in 8 reviews)); "Communication difficult in fast pace environment" ((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.

MKS Instruments reviews

4.0

83% would recommend to a friend

(398 total reviews)

John T.C. Lee

89% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

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MKS Instruments has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 398 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The MKS Instruments employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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398 reviews

3.0

Jun 30, 2025

MKS OK

Manufacturing engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

this place is average mostly

Cons

the people were ok mostly

MKS Instruments Response

6mo

Thanks for sharing your perspective. We know not every experience stands out, but we do aim to foster an environment where people feel engaged and supported. If there’s anything you think we could be doing better, we’d appreciate hearing from you—either through mks.feedback@mksinst.com or via our internal Digital Dialogue program.

3.0

Jun 20, 2025

MKS Inst. Review

Mechanical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Management/C-suite consistently engages with employees. There is a strong focus on the future and the company provides employees learning opportunities. The starting wages are relatively competitive for my area. The projects I am working on have been rewarding and enjoyable.

Cons

Employee perks/benefits/pay shrink year-over-year. This is due to salary increases being outpaced by inflation, increases in insurance being passed on, and pto benefits being capped and not paid out. When management is given a tough question, it seems to be side-stepped with a "pc" answer.

MKS Instruments Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. Developing and engaging our people is an important principle for us — not just to help individuals grow, but because it directly strengthens how we win as a team. We’re glad to hear you’ve found your projects rewarding and have seen opportunities to learn and contribute. We also appreciate your feedback around pay, benefits, and transparency. We continually assess our compensation and benefits to ensure they are aligned with current market standards. For more insight into how salary increases are evaluated, we recommend watching the July 2025 Fireside Chat with our CHRO, where she walks through our approach. You can find it on our Intranet page. If there’s more you’d like to share, feel free to connect with us at mks.feedback@mksinst.com or through our internal Digital Dialogue platform.

1.0

Jun 18, 2025

Unfriendly

Npi buyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and good benefits

Cons

No teamwork and no training

MKS Instruments Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective and for your time at MKS in Rochester. We’re glad to hear that our compensation and benefits stood out to you. Teamwork and support are central to how we win as a team. While experiences can vary, we continue to invest in leadership development and onboarding to strengthen collaboration across all functions. If you’d like to share more about your experience, we welcome your feedback at mks.feedback@mksinst.com. Your insights help us grow.

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