Does GlobalFoundries pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GlobalFoundries employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GlobalFoundries. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GlobalFoundries?

66% of GlobalFoundries employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GlobalFoundries 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GlobalFoundries?

Engineer (217) , Process Engineer (188) , Principal Engineer (156) , Senior Engineer (142) , Intern (106) , Equipment Engineer (95) , Member Of Technical Staff (69) , Manager (59) , Maintenance Technician (56) , Associate Engineer (48) , Member of Technical Staff(MTS) (44) , Senior Process Engineer (44) , Internship (35) , Process Integration Engineer (35) , Process Technician (35)

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

"Good work life balance and" ((in 232 reviews)); "The benefits are good as is the 401 k but beyond that not much else of redeeming quality." ((in 195 reviews)); "Great people working in the FAB doing everything they can to hold this place together." ((in 167 reviews)); "The have good pay and some bonuses." ((in 133 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and easy to work with in Fab 10 (East Fishkill)." ((in 122 reviews))

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

"Poor management to grow own employees to manager level" ((in 244 reviews)); "Low salary and did not offer growth potential" ((in 118 reviews)); "Some managers have little or no concept of how ridiculously time" ((in 102 reviews)); "Upper management is blind to what goes on especially if you work a night shift." ((in 54 reviews)); "Low bonus and increments for employee" ((in 45 reviews))

What are employees saying about GlobalFoundries layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed GlobalFoundries locations?

Malta , Essex Junction , Santa Clara , Burlington , Essex , East Fishkill , New York , Albany , Austin , Milpitas , Hopewell Junction , San Jose , Ballston Spa , Sunnyvale , Saratoga Springs , Fishkill , Malta , Clifton Park , Poughkeepsie , Dallas , South Burlington , Edgewater , Trenton , Ballston Lake , Mechanicville , Schuylerville , Buffalo , Queensbury , Brooklyn , Uniondale

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3.6

66% would recommend to a friend

(2,423 total reviews)

Tim Breen

72% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

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GlobalFoundries has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,423 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The GlobalFoundries 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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2K reviews

3.0

Mar 2, 2019

Senior Engineer

Senior engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The bosses and colleagues are helpful and patient when training a new hire.

Cons

The variable bonus is a bit low.

4.0

Feb 28, 2019

Member Of Technical Staff

Member of technical staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work environment. Good technical leadership team Good learning

Cons

Compensation is in mid range Management team Very frequent changes in portfolio.

3.0

Jan 3, 2019

Semiconductor MNC

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A good place to start your career path in semiconductor field. Opportunity would be given to fresh graduates

Cons

Turnover rate is high in Fab operational departments

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