Does Broadcom pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Broadcom employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Broadcom. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Broadcom?

50% of Broadcom employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Broadcom 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Broadcom?

Software Engineer (326) , Senior Software Engineer (161) , Principal Engineer (119) , Technical Support Engineer (116) , Principal Software Engineer (115) , Engineer (104) , Intern (93) , Staff Engineer (80) , Member Of Technical Staff (75) , Manager (63) , IC Design Engineer (55) , Director (51) , Staff Software Engineer (51) , Solutions Architect (49) , Test Engineer (46)

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

"1. Overall CTC (Pay) is good (due to RSUs and ESPP option)" ((in 453 reviews)); "The working time is quite flexible.Compensation and benefits are good." ((in 347 reviews)); "Salary is good and competitive" ((in 324 reviews)); "The people I work with are great and the direct managers I worked with are approachable and willing to help." ((in 298 reviews)); "Compensation was good but not notably better than my prior employers in the SF Bay Area." ((in 243 reviews))

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

"Frequent layoffs and reorgs." ((in 237 reviews)); "bad management and not that efficient." ((in 225 reviews)); "No job security and lay off people frequently" ((in 132 reviews)); "No work from home and on call" ((in 114 reviews)); "Demoralising at times especially if you have a bad manager" ((in 87 reviews))

What are employees saying about Broadcom layoffs in 2026?

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

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Broadcom reviews

3.3

50% would recommend to a friend

(6,354 total reviews)

Hock E. Tan

61% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.0

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

2.7

Culture & values

Broadcom has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 6,354 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Broadcom employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Produktion industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

6K reviews

2.0

Apr 5, 2026

Political-DEI unease

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong Base Salary and benefits

Cons

Leadership Churn backstabbing and whispering A majority of customers did not glean enough value from their investments.

3.0

Apr 3, 2026

Particular BU had a very toxic culture

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Overall, the company provides competitive compensation and a solid range of employee benefits. Most aspects related to remuneration and welfare are well‑managed and generally positive.

Cons

The organization consists of many different business units, each with its own culture, and the differences can be significant. Speaking specifically about the unit I am part of, the environment diverges greatly from what one would expect in an R&D‑driven culture. Management tends to be risk‑averse and is reluctant to support new ideas. Although innovation naturally involves uncertainty, the expectation is for “risk‑free” ideas, which is unrealistic for genuine R&D work. Employees who propose new concepts may face scrutiny or even blame if any issues arise, which discourages initiative. Over time, this has created a culture where people avoid proposing new ideas altogether, leading to overly conservative thinking and ultimately resulting in less competitive products.

5.0

Apr 3, 2026

VMware is a well-established company with a strong reputation

Systems engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

VMware is a well-established company with a strong reputation in the tech industry. The work environment is generally collaborative, and there are plenty of opportunities to learn and grow, especially for those interested in cloud and virtualization technologies. Leadership communicates overall direction clearly, though priorities can shift quickly at times, which may require adaptability. Work-life balance can vary depending on the team, but overall it is manageable. Compensation and benefits are competitive, and the company invests in employee development. Pros: Innovative technology, career growth, good benefits

Cons

Cons: Fast-paced environment, occasional shifting priorities

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