Does Benchmark Electronics pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Benchmark Electronics employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Benchmark Electronics. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Benchmark Electronics?

41% of Benchmark Electronics employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Benchmark Electronics 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Benchmark Electronics?

Engineer (15) , Buyer (9) , Manufacturing Engineer (9) , Program Manager (9) , Test Technician (9) , Mechanical Engineer (7) , Intern (6) , Planner (6) , Production Assembler (6) , Supply Chain Analyst (6) , Test Engineer (6) , Production (5) , Quality Engineer (5) , Anonymous (4) , Machine Operator (4)

What are the pros of working at Benchmark Electronics according to real employee reviews?

"Good people to work with" ((in 37 reviews)); "Good benefits, pays decent but could be better, cheap when it comes to raises" ((in 21 reviews)); "The coworkers there are a great source of knowledge and very friendly overall." ((in 17 reviews)); "Great work environment." ((in 15 reviews)); "Nice colleague and quite relax to be fair" ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Benchmark Electronics according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and run by bunch of financial folks who have no idea of engineering solution or customer satisfaction" ((in 40 reviews)); "Low pay constant overtime" ((in 24 reviews)); "Absentee Management in some areas as some managers are taking nearly 30 days off per year even though company policy is 10" ((in 16 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 13 reviews)); "No trainings were scheduled during the time I worked at Benchmark." ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about Benchmark Electronics layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Benchmark Electronics layoffs and their outlook for job security at Benchmark Electronics in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Benchmark Electronics locations?

Winona , Rochester , Angleton , Concord , Tempe , Phoenix , Huntsville , Nashua , Moorpark , Fremont , Santa Ana , Austin , Minneapolis , Scottsdale , Dallas , Houston , San Jose , Dunseith , Newark , Glendale , Mesa , Rochester , Round Rock , Brazoria , Lake Jackson , Texas City , Lewiston , Minnesota City , Anaheim , Calabasas

Benchmark Electronics reviews

3.0

41% would recommend to a friend

(473 total reviews)

Jeff Benck

55% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (473 reviews)

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Benchmark Electronics has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 473 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Benchmark Electronics employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

473 reviews

3.0

Feb 18, 2024

Good people to work with

Finance analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people to work with

Cons

no downsides, but alot of pollution and crowing

Benchmark Electronics Response

2y

We appreciate your positive remarks about your co-workers at Benchmark and that you enjoy working with our team. Regarding your concerns about pollution and crowding, we take these matters seriously as they relate to our employees’ quality of life and environmental impact. While some factors may be outside our control, we are committed to sustainability and providing a safe and comfortable working environment. We encourage you to bring any specific concerns or suggestions to our attention through our Environmental Council (you can find your site’s local contact on its BenchConnect page). Your insights can help us explore ways to mitigate these issues. Your feedback is valued, and we are grateful for the opportunity to improve our workplace together.

2.0

Jan 30, 2024

Frequent layoffs

Buyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay Good work environment

Cons

The company fire people very very very often, From production employees to GMs

Benchmark Electronics Response

2y

We are grateful for your feedback and contributions to Benchmark during your tenure. We’re glad to know that you found the compensation satisfactory and the work environment to be positive. Regarding your concerns about layoffs, we understand that any reduction in workforce is difficult, not only for those directly affected but also for our remaining team members. Please know that such decisions are never taken lightly. Our goal is to make strategic decisions that will ensure the long-term health and competitiveness of the company. We wish you well in 2024. Thank you again for your honest feedback.

4.0

Jan 17, 2024

Good company

Test engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay Benefits The canteen is nice and cheap.

Cons

No comment for this section

Benchmark Electronics Response

2y

We appreciate your review and wish you well in 2024!

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