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| 34% | Promoters |
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| 51% | Passives |
| 15% | Detractors |
Working at KLA Tencor is rated highly by 65 employees, across various culture dimensions. KLA Tencor employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Happiness, and Executive Team categories, putting KLA Tencor’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at KLA Tencor was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at KLA Tencor is rated A
Last updated months ago
KLA Tencor ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 33 KLA Tencor employee reviews, 81% were positive. The remaining 19% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping KLA Tencor improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 81% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 19% |
What did you like most about the interview process?It was smooth, indepth and tested the knowledge of the candidate
What makes you most happy at work?Solving challenging problems and Learning new skills
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The people in Chennai office are quite good and helpful
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Try to appreciate and respect everyone's contribution in the company
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I only get payed 2 dollars an hour
What does the leadership team need to get better at?THERE IS NO LEADERSHIP!!! THEY TELL YOU YOURE ON YOU OWN.
KLA-Tencor provides process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor manufacturing and microelectronics industries.
It's our belief at KLA that innovators are true optimists. We take on complex technical challenges that often take years to solve. We work on the edges of deep science, exploring electron and photon optics, sensors, machine learning and data analytics. We help create the ideas and devices that transform the future.
| Headquarter | One Technology Drive Milpitas, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.kla-tencor.com |
| Founding Date | 1997 |
| Tel | 1(408) 875-3000 |
| Company Status | Public |
KLA Tencor competitors include Tokyo Electron, Hermes Microvision, Analog Devices, and Associated Materials. KLA Tencor ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how KLA Tencor compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
65 employees at KLA Tencor have reviewed KLA Tencor across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 65 KLA Tencor employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at KLA Tencor are pleased with their total compensation at KLA Tencor, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at KLA Tencor are pleased with their team. 65 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at KLA Tencor are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at KLA Tencor believe the environment at KLA Tencor is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at KLA Tencor is comfortably fast. About 28% of the employees at KLA Tencor work 8 hours or less, while 33% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at KLA Tencor are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% 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.
Employees’ understanding of KLA Tencor's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 KLA Tencor employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
How much do people at KLA Tencor get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at KLA Tencor is $116,554, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $133,539, or $64 per hour.
At KLA Tencor, the highest paid job is a Group Engineering Manager at $244,959 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,124 annually. Average KLA Tencor salaries by department include: Engineering at $161,053, Finance at $87,340, Customer Support at $48,012, and Business Development at $165,367. Half of KLA Tencor salaries are above $133,539.
19 employees at KLA Tencor rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 59 ratings) while 19 employees at KLA Tencor rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 22 ratings).
Salaries contributed from KLA Tencor employees include job titles like Principal Engineer, Project Manager- Tech, QA, and Jr Product Manager. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from KLA Tencor employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $74k | $74k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $104k | $104k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $131k | $131k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $193k | $193k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $254k | $254k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $307k | $307k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $319k | $319k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at KLA Tencor score the company 75/100 across various culture categories, placing KLA Tencor in the Top 20% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at KLA Tencor across various culture dimensions.
KLA Tencor's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. KLA Tencor's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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Customer Support | 33% |
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What is KLA Tencor address?
KLA Tencor location is at One Technology Drive
Who is the CEO of KLA Tencor?
KLA Tencor CEO is Richard Wallace, their score by employees is 82
What is KLA Tencor eNPS?
The eNPS for KLA Tencor is 19
What is the salary for Jr Developer in KLA Tencor?
Jr Developer average salary in the US is 113k
What are the salaries in the Design in KLA Tencor?
The average salaries for Design in KLA Tencor is 118k