

Diverse employees at Applied Materials have rated Team, Environment, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Applied Materials have rated Environment, Team, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Applied Materials employees are -4% more likely to recommend Applied Materials as a great place to work
| 38% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 42% | Detractors |
Working at Applied Materials is rated below average by 237 employees, across various culture dimensions. Applied Materials employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Office Culture and Environment have the most room for improvement, putting Applied Materials’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Applied Materials was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Applied Materials is rated C-
Last updated 23 days ago
Applied Materials ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 152 Applied Materials employee reviews, 70% were positive. The remaining 30% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Applied Materials improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 70% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 30% |
What makes you most happy at work?Getting the job done in good time
What are some of the best things about your team?We pull together to get it done
What do you like best about the leadership team?Very honest with work loads
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?compared with companies in the same industry, compensation was just okay and with average/a little below average salary
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?based on the value i provide to the company
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?removing silos and barriers, be collaborative
The mission of our health services function is to protect, maintain, and promote the health, safety, and general well-being of Applied Materials employees in support of an environment that enables employees to achieve their full potential.
| Headquarter | |
|---|---|
| Website | www.appliedmaterials.com |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | AMAT |
Applied Materials competitors include KLA Tencor, ASML, KLA-TENCOR CORPORATION, and Amgen. Applied Materials ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Applied Materials compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

237 employees at Applied Materials have reviewed Applied Materials across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 23 days ago.
Overall, the 237 Applied Materials employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Applied Materials are not very pleased with their total compensation at Applied Materials, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Applied Materials are generally satisfied with their team. 237 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at Applied Materials are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Applied Materials believe the environment at Applied Materials is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Applied Materials is comfortably fast. About 33% of the employees at Applied Materials work 8 hours or less, while 14% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Applied Materials are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Applied Materials is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Applied Materials employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 50% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At Applied Materials 60% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Applied Materials' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 10 Applied Materials employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 5 have said yes.
Gary’s approval rate is just above average, putting Gary in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Gary Dickerson is well regarded by employees for the Compensation Applied Materials offers, and ranks among the Top 50% of CEOs by employees in that category. Gary is most liked by employees with Entry Level experience and employees in the Operations department. However, employees in the Finance department have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. With Gary’s leadership, Applied Materials employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Perks And Benefits. Gary was rated slightly below average for Gender.
The Applied Materials Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Gary Dickerson, Senior VP and GM of Services, Display & Flexible Technology Ali Salehpour, and Corporate Vice President of Corporate Business Development Robert Halliday
Gary Dickerson CEO / President
Gary Dickerson serves as the CEO / President of Applied Materials.
Ali Salehpour Senior VP and GM of Services, Display & Flexible Technology
Mr. Ali Salehpour has been Senior Vice President, General Manager, Services, Display and Flexible Technologies since... read more
Robert Halliday Corporate Vice President of Corporate Business Development
Mr. Robert J. Halliday, also known as Bob, has been Corporate Vice President of Corporate Business Development of... read more
Thomas F. Larkins Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Mr. Thomas F. Larkins has been Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Applied Materials,... read more
Steve Moffatt CTO (ALD & Front End Products)
Steve Moffatt serves as the CTO (ALD & Front End Products) of Applied Materials. Steve started at Applied Materials in... read more
Gregory McDaniel Managing Director & Chief Marketing Officer, Display Business Group
Gregory McDaniel serves as the Managing Director & Chief Marketing Officer, Display Business Group of Applied Materials.... read more
Raj Persaud Chief Marketing Officer, Head of Strategy & Technical Marketing; Member of Exec Staff
Raj Persaud serves as the Chief Marketing Officer, Head of Strategy & Technical Marketing; Member of Exec Staff of Applied Materials.
Hali Forstner Chief Marketing Officer, Energy and Environmental Solutions
Hali Forstner serves as the Chief Marketing Officer, Energy and Environmental Solutions of Applied Materials.
How much do people at Applied Materials get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Applied Materials is $132,036, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $131,722, or $63 per hour.
At Applied Materials, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $227,383 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $37,940 annually. Average Applied Materials salaries by department include: Legal at $195,546, Communications at $102,434, Product at $160,024, and Admin at $60,657. Half of Applied Materials salaries are above $131,722.
93 employees at Applied Materials rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies (based on 288 ratings) while 89 employees at Applied Materials rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies (based on 96 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Applied Materials employees include job titles like Data Scientist, Project Manager- Tech, QA Manager, and Senior Marketing Manager. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Applied Materials employees.
Last updated 25 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $100k | $100k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $131k | $131k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $186k | $186k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $239k | $239k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $268k | $268k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $300k | $300k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Applied Materials score the company 59/100 across various culture categories, placing Applied Materials in the Bottom 30% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Applied Materials across various culture dimensions.
Applied Materials' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 25% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Applied Materials' 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 40% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Applied Materials' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Applied Materials applied for 320 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 96% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Applied Materials unveil that 6 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 3 were withdrawn by Applied Materials after the employee’s start date.
H1B Applications Outcome
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

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Candidates By Location
Dallas | 100% |
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Acquiring a position in Applied Materials' Internship Program is generally very difficult. Why intern at Applied Materials? Employees are happy at Applied Materials and rate their office perks as neutral. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Applied Materials employees say they’re rarely bored at work. Additionally, 33% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
Who is the CEO of Applied Materials?
Applied Materials CEO is Gary Dickerson, their score by employees is 69
What is Applied Materials eNPS?
The eNPS for Applied Materials is -4
What is the salary for Project Manager in Applied Materials?
Project Manager average salary in the US is 114k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Applied Materials?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Applied Materials is 68k
Who are Applied Materials competitors?
Applied Materials main competitors are KLA Tencor, ASML, KLA-TENCOR CORPORATION, Amgen