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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (398 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

398 reviews

4.0

Nov 8, 2023

Good

It director or manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good structural Company. Good employees

Cons

Could be more cost effective

4.0

Oct 31, 2023

1 Year Anniversary

Cnc technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good Benefit's and Location, Good place to learn and work.

Cons

Need better training with more information to standardized testing in the work space.

2.0

Oct 28, 2023

Depressing

Chemist ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility Health/ Dental insurance Pay for safety shoes

Cons

Low Pay Low Morale Unorganized No incentives for hard work.

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