Does Benchmark Electronics pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Benchmark Electronics employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Benchmark Electronics. This rating has decreased by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Benchmark Electronics?

38% 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, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.5 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?

"The people below leadership are great to work with!" ((in 40 reviews)); "Good benefits, pays decent but could be better, cheap when it comes to raises" ((in 22 reviews)); "The coworkers there are a great source of knowledge and very friendly overall." ((in 16 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 14 reviews)); "Good colleagues to work with." ((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 36 reviews)); "Low pay constant overtime" ((in 26 reviews)); "Absentee Management in some areas as some managers are taking nearly 30 days off per year even though company policy is 10" ((in 15 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 13 reviews)); "challenge gave 2 week training to get in their system" ((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

38% would recommend to a friend

(473 total reviews)

Jeff Benck

55% approve of CEO

37% 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

4.0

Mar 20, 2023

Not bad

Si assembly

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people. Easy and fun work.

Cons

Lot of waiting. Tough system.

Benchmark Electronics Response

3y

We're glad to hear that you find our people friendly and that your work is enjoyable. We understand that waiting can sometimes be frustrating, and we're sorry to hear that you've experienced this. We're committed to streamlining our processes and minimizing unnecessary delays wherever possible. We are interested in learning more about the challenges you've faced. We're always looking for ways to improve our technology and processes, and we value any input our employees can provide. Thank you for sharing your feedback about working at Benchmark. We hope you will enjoy a long career with us. If you have any further comments or suggestions on how we can continue to improve, please don't hesitate to reach out!

3.0

Mar 6, 2023

Good place to start career

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good for entry level candidates. Provide tuition reimbursement.

Cons

The pay is less compared to other companies. Not every Manager gives opportunity to grow.

Benchmark Electronics Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience working with us. We're pleased to hear that you found our tuition reimbursement program helpful and that our company provided a good entry point for your career. We appreciate your feedback about the pay, and we always strive to remain competitive in the market to ensure that our employees are fairly compensated. We encourage our employees to speak with their managers about any concerns regarding compensation and growth opportunities, as we value open communication and want to ensure that all our team members have the chance to develop and progress in their careers. We take your comments regarding opportunities to grow seriously and will be sure to review this feedback with our management team to ensure that we are providing ample opportunities for all of our employees. Thanks again for your review, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

2.0

Mar 6, 2023

If you have other employment options -- take them over Benchmark

Manufacturing technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The products you are helping produce are very interesting, high-tech and valuable to society. Most of your co-workers are very friendly

Cons

They pay and treatment of employees is very low. It make for a workforce that's disgruntled. They are typically so short on hourly manufacturing workers that some employees who are not part of manufacturing have to come in to help get products completed.

Benchmark Electronics Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience at Benchmark. We are pleased to hear that you find the products we produce interesting and valuable to society and that your co-workers are generally friendly. However, we are sorry to hear that you feel the pay and treatment of employees is low. We strive to create a positive work environment where all employees feel valued and respected. We understand that compensation is an essential aspect of this. We are constantly reviewing our policies and practices to ensure that we offer fair and competitive wages and benefits. Regarding your comments about staffing, we acknowledge that there have been challenges in certain areas, particularly with hourly manufacturing workers. We are actively working to address these challenges and have implemented various initiatives to improve staffing levels, including offering additional incentives and recruiting efforts. We appreciate your feedback and take it seriously. We will continue to listen to our employees and make improvements where necessary to ensure that our company is a great place to work for everyone.

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