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?

"good people to work with" ((in 43 reviews)); "Good benefits and culture." ((in 29 reviews)); "Work life Balance is good" ((in 25 reviews)); "Pay is good (..but not great)" ((in 16 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and friendly." ((in 12 reviews))

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

"Poor management and very poor security" ((in 19 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)); "Absurdly poor communication and leadership" ((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.

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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

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture & values

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

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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Reviews by job title

398 reviews

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

5.0

Mar 11, 2026

Great company with great potential!

Senior marketing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Genuinely great people with great potential to grow.

Cons

Brand design can be improved to attract younger talents.

4.0

Mar 3, 2026

Good First Job

Manufacturing engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Laid back environment Good pay

Cons

Lack of Visibility Work environment needs Safety Review

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