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 (111) , 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 279 reviews)); "Small group culture is good" ((in 179 reviews)); "Great people and little to no politics" ((in 168 reviews)); "good pay and benefit compared with other company in semiconductor industry" ((in 144 reviews)); "good cultures and 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 194 reviews)); "A bad manager will soon be replaced with a different one, and work roles change as well." ((in 54 reviews)); "There are frequently large ramps and big layoffs." ((in 32 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 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

5.0

Mar 3, 2017

Very good company for Buyers

Senior buyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very effective procurement team and most of the activities done via common dashboard visible to buyers and supplier. Transportation provided for team working in shift Good shift allowance, package and work life balance, no working on weekends which is big plus for a manufacturing setup Faster career growth for those who take intiatives Good technical mentorship from managers Mangement listen to employee suggestions and good value system

Cons

No opportunity for doing sourcing activities Facilities and cafateria need improvement

4.0

Mar 1, 2017

Good company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very well managed company with good organization structure

Cons

Not enough of growth opportunities

4.0

Mar 1, 2017

Smart people and growing company

Product engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Smart people and collaborative environment

Cons

Sometimes project timelines can be very tight

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