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 (108) , Field Service Engineer (79) , Mechanical Engineer (57) , Software Engineer (48) , Engineer (47) , Program Manager (41) , Product Engineer (39) , 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 279 reviews)); "Small group culture is good" ((in 179 reviews)); "Great people and little to no politics" ((in 167 reviews)); "The working group is good and the pay is good" ((in 142 reviews)); "Strong Core Values" ((in 90 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 57 reviews)); "If you don't like working a lot or long hours don't look here." ((in 32 reviews)); "At times work and life balance can be challenging" ((in 32 reviews)); "Too many layoffs." ((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

(2,414 total reviews)

Tim Archer

94% approve of CEO

86% 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 2,414 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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2K reviews

4.0

Aug 19, 2009

Lam was a very good company to work for overall.

Senior field service engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent pay and benefits. Great technical challenges. Fast paced environment.

Cons

As with many companies, office politics were over bearing. There was a great sense of a "good ol' boys club" and if you did not belong, you did not have much hope for bonus, raise, or being retained through a downturn.

2.0

Apr 30, 2026

Overall Toxic with Good Pay (Take your Pick)

Sr. program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay with decent benefits.

Cons

Highly toxic in certain (not all) business units. Directors and above held to far lower standards than employees. I received a lot of abuse from my manager and when I reacted, she used it against me over the course of five years, resulting in my launching an ER investigation upon which resulted in my termination. (They weren't even adult enough to tell me I was being fired; I found out by accident when I received a termination paycheck). Would love to recommend, but would never recommend Lam based on the treatment I got from my entire leadership chain over a five year period. PS, pretty sure retaliation of this nature is against the law; looking into it.

5.0

Mar 13, 2025

Excellent company with great opportunities

Engineering manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Growth for technical path Semiconductor market which is booming

Cons

Too fast paced environment. Need constant check to not burn yourself.

Lam Research Response

Hello! Thank you for taking time to share your experience at Lam Research. We’re thrilled to hear your positive feedback on our growth opportunities in India – which is a great reflection of the culture and innovation we strive for. We’re excited about what we can continue to achieve together!

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