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 always in the functions" ((in 43 reviews)); "Good benefits overall if you have a family" ((in 29 reviews)); "Work life Balance is good" ((in 25 reviews)); "Pay is good (..but not great)" ((in 22 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and friendly." ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Management is bad at everything" ((in 18 reviews)); "Employees are completely ignored when ask Upper Management for help" ((in 9 reviews)); "Your work life will depend on your direct manager and management chain." ((in 8 reviews)); "Could use more formal training but everyone is willing to help if you take initiative" ((in 5 reviews)); "Communication difficult in fast pace environment" ((in 5 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

4.0

Jul 21, 2025

Good place to work

Scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good work culture Good leadership team

Cons

Very less increment in salary

MKS Instruments Response

6mo

We’re glad to hear that you value the work culture and leadership at MKS. We truly believe in winning as a team, so thank you for highlighting these positive aspects of your experience in Mānesar. We also recognize your point about salary increases. At MKS, we strive to ensure our compensation and benefits are aligned with market standards and regularly review them to remain competitive. If you’d like to share more about your experience, please connect with us through the internal Digital Dialogue program or by emailing mks.feedback@mksinst.com. Thank you for your contributions and commitment to MKS.

4.0

Jul 7, 2025

Worked as a temp

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly staff to keep the spirit up

Cons

Management was changing in the last few months I was there

MKS Instruments Response

6mo

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad to hear that the team helped create a positive atmosphere during your time with us. We genuinely believe that we win as a team, and it’s encouraging to know that spirit came through. We also understand that transitions in leadership can be challenging, and we appreciate you sharing your view. If there’s anything you’d like to elaborate on, feel free to reach us at mks.feedback@mksinst.com.

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.

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