Does Lam Research pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Lam Research employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Lam Research. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Lam Research?

83% of Lam Research employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Lam Research 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Lam Research?

Process Engineer (110) , Field Service Engineer (80) , Mechanical Engineer (58) , Software Engineer (48) , Engineer (47) , Program Manager (41) , Product Engineer (40) , Field Service Engineer (FSE) (36) , Senior Process Engineer (35) , Manager (34) , Engineering Technician (29) , Senior Software Engineer (29) , Final Test Technician (28) , Test Technician (28) , Director (27)

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

"Good benefits relative to industry" ((in 285 reviews)); "Small group culture is good" ((in 179 reviews)); "Great people to work with and learn from" ((in 167 reviews)); "good pay and benefit compared with other company in semiconductor industry" ((in 142 reviews)); "good cultures and core values" ((in 89 reviews))

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

"no work life balance and too busy" ((in 195 reviews)); "A bad manager will soon be replaced with a different one, and work roles change as well." ((in 56 reviews)); "If you don't like working a lot or long hours don't look here." ((in 31 reviews)); "But layoffs every 3 to 4 years." ((in 30 reviews)); "Upper management are clueless, losing a dollar to save a dime—no, they will not listen to you no matter how much you and all of your coworkers warn them." ((in 29 reviews))

What are employees saying about Lam Research layoffs in 2026?

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

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Lam Research reviews

4.1

83% would recommend to a friend

(2,425 total reviews)

Tim Archer

94% approve of CEO

87% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Career opportunities

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.7

Senior management

Lam Research has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,425 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Lam Research 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

2K reviews

2.0

Mar 26, 2010

Long hours, low satisfaction

Supply chain business manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Significant challenges on a global basis offer constant engagement and stimulation. Intelligent employees. Opportunity for increased responsibilities when the business climate permits.

Cons

Highly subject to the whims of high tech. People placed in positions based on availability rather than capability. Stock options are few and far between.

3.0

Nov 19, 2008

Overall good place to work, but need to be able to cope well with strong personalities

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great growth opportunities and recognition if you have the right manager. During an interview, make sure you 'select' a manager you can respect and who is well respected, you click with, and you are golden.

Cons

The other extreme - if you have an insensitive manager who doesn't get-it or care, it can be the worst place to work. That by itself is not unique to Lam. What one needs to be aware of is that it is very hit or miss with managers/leaders here. You can get extremely amazing ones that lead and inspire, and extremely horrible ones that berate, micromanage, and are totally out for themselves. Fortunately most key sr leadership positions are great. The competence is generally high but expect your experience to be very hit or miss.

2.0

Jul 9, 2008

Had I'd known the environment, I'd never have joined the company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Commute is pretty good if you live in East Bay.

Cons

Punishing environement with overblown focus on perfection rather than continuous improvement. Internal processes are hit or miss. Strategy within certain BU's is none existent and not gloabally focused. Forced time off makes vacation benefit a joke. Work life balance solution = your life is work!

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