Applied Materials reviews

3.9

77% would recommend to a friend

(4,573 total reviews)
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Gary Dickerson

85% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Applied Materials has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 4,573 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Applied Materials employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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5K reviews
4.0
Dec 13, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Unlimited PTO, good work-life balance, competitive salary.

Cons

Low bonuses and stock options for early careers. Rigid structure. Afraid of modernization/changes.

3.0
Dec 11, 2025

Alright

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Not too intensive work and rarely subject to layoffs.

Cons

HR support is poor. Most HR functions are outsourced, so there’s no dedicated person to ask for help. There is no formal training for newcomers—you have to learn on your own or ask random colleagues.

4.0
Dec 11, 2025

Good company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are good. Work Life balance is subjective depending on nature of work. Compensation is fair

Cons

Nobody is leaving means you have no progression

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