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 and culture." ((in 27 reviews)); "Work life Balance is good" ((in 23 reviews)); "Pay is good (..but not great)" ((in 18 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 10 reviews))

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

"Poor management and very poor security" ((in 17 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)); "Promoted people from within to fill management positions with no training or experience." ((in 7 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

5.0

Feb 2, 2015

It was a great opportunity for me to really make a difference

Principal rf design engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Best work life balance I have ever had. Management were real people not corporate types.

Cons

Sad that business conditions were such that layoffs were needed.

3.0

Jun 26, 2014

Decentralize The Leadership Team and provide more upward mobility to talented employees outside of MA

Management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Mange tough economic conditions well with alternative cost cutting measures. Stable work environment Descent Benefits

Cons

Limited growth for internal employees due to aging work force Senior management appears to have a good old boys club that's very clickish and live in a vacuum Command and Control Leadership Team Poor Communication to lower level employees in regards to company vision and roadmap Sales Team has very little direction and motivation

1.0

Apr 2, 2024

Pay cut

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Coworkers are amazing people. Interesting work.

Cons

Pay is very uncompetitive. Management is demanding, people work close to 9-10hrs per day. Company is not transparent about pay and performance. Bonuses are very small, raises are less than inflation. Performance and long hours are not rewarded.

MKS Instruments Response

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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're glad to hear that you find the work meaningful and enjoy working with your colleagues—creating space for collaboration and technical engagement is something we prioritize, especially in environments where innovation and precision matter. We also acknowledge your concerns about compensation, workload, and transparency. We continually assess our compensation and benefits to ensure they are aligned with current market standards. We also recognize that clarity around performance expectations and recognition are essential to ensuring employees feel valued for their contributions. At MKS, we believe in constructive candor, mutual respect, and shared success. We win as a team. If there are specific examples or suggestions you’d be willing to share, we encourage you to do so through our internal Digital Dialogue program or by reaching us directly at mks.feedback@mksinst.com. Your insights help us understand where we need to do better.

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