Does Coherent Corp. pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Coherent Corp. employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Coherent Corp.. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Coherent Corp.?

52% of Coherent Corp. employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Coherent Corp. 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Coherent Corp.?

Engineer (30) , Laser Systems Engineer (24) , Internship (15) , Manufacturing Engineer (10) , Intern (7) , Software Engineer (7) , Technician (7) , Manager (6) , Process Engineer (6) , Lead Engineer (5) , Field Service Engineer (4) , Mechanical Engineer (4) , Operator (4) , Test Engineer (4) , CNC Machinist (3)

What are the pros of working at Coherent Corp. according to real employee reviews?

"Good people to work with" ((in 29 reviews)); "Good work life balance while working continental shifts" ((in 16 reviews)); "A good company with good benefit" ((in 16 reviews)); "Many good coworkers" ((in 9 reviews)); "Good working environment" ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Coherent Corp. according to real employee reviews?

"Salary could be improved and poor management" ((in 28 reviews)); "No bonus scheme for achieving output." ((in 11 reviews)); "Low salary compared to rest of industry" ((in 10 reviews)); "Bad upper management focusing on outsourcing and site closures." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Coherent Corp. layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Coherent Corp. locations?

Santa Clara , Saxonburg , Fremont , Sherman , Bloomfield , San Jose , Plymouth , Wilsonville , Budd Lake , Murrieta , Sunnyvale , East Granby , Warren , Traverse City , Portland , Easton , Pine Brook , Dallas , Starkville , Tustin , Richmond , Philadelphia , Pittsburgh , Newark , Hillsborough , Parsippany , Detroit , Ohio City , California City , Monrovia

Coherent Corp. reviews

3.3

52% would recommend to a friend

(308 total reviews)

Jim Anderson

73% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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Coherent Corp. has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 308 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Coherent Corp. 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

308 reviews

3.0

Apr 19, 2026

Ok

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They kept the lights on for a while.

Cons

The previous leadership was over-confident and and acted very opportunistically. But they seem to have learned that lesson

Coherent Corp. Response

2mo

Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback—we really appreciate it. We’re focused on strengthening leadership capabilities and improving communication across teams, and your input helps highlight where we can improve.

4.0

Apr 14, 2026

Good pay

Engineering

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of other benefits to compensate.

Cons

There is no 13th month bonus.

Coherent Corp. Response

2mo

We’re really glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience. Thanks so much for everything you contribute, and know that we take the feedback seriously and will use it to inform how we create the best employee experience possible.

2.0

Apr 5, 2026

Very large company

Customer service

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

co-workers vacation and personal time

Cons

management lack of transparency moving work overseas

Coherent Corp. Response

2mo

Thank you for your feedback. We understand how important strong leadership and clear communication are to the employee experience. We’re continuing to invest in leadership development and working to better equip managers to support their teams.

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Jobs at Coherent Corp.

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Quality Assurance/Packaging Associate

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