Does Benchmark Electronics pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Benchmark Electronics employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Benchmark Electronics. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Benchmark Electronics?

39% of Benchmark Electronics employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Benchmark Electronics 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Benchmark Electronics?

Engineer (15) , Buyer (9) , Manufacturing Engineer (9) , Program Manager (9) , Test Technician (9) , Mechanical Engineer (7) , Intern (6) , Planner (6) , Production Assembler (6) , Supply Chain Analyst (6) , Test Engineer (6) , Production (5) , Quality Engineer (5) , Anonymous (4) , Machine Operator (4)

What are the pros of working at Benchmark Electronics according to real employee reviews?

"good people to work with" ((in 41 reviews)); "Good benefits, pays decent but could be better, cheap when it comes to raises" ((in 24 reviews)); "The coworkers there are a great source of knowledge and very friendly overall." ((in 19 reviews)); "Safe and clean work environment" ((in 14 reviews)); "Opportunity to learn and great colleagues" ((in 14 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Benchmark Electronics according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and run by bunch of financial folks who have no idea of engineering solution or customer satisfaction" ((in 38 reviews)); "Low pay constant overtime" ((in 22 reviews)); "Absentee Management in some areas as some managers are taking nearly 30 days off per year even though company policy is 10" ((in 15 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 12 reviews)); "No trainings were scheduled during the time I worked at Benchmark." ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about Benchmark Electronics layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Benchmark Electronics locations?

Winona , Rochester , Angleton , Concord , Tempe , Phoenix , Huntsville , Nashua , Moorpark , Fremont , Santa Ana , Austin , Minneapolis , Scottsdale , Dallas , Houston , San Jose , Dunseith , Newark , Glendale , Mesa , Rochester , Round Rock , Brazoria , Lake Jackson , Texas City , Lewiston , Minnesota City , Anaheim , Calabasas

Benchmark Electronics reviews

3.0

39% would recommend to a friend

(473 total reviews)

Jeff Benck

51% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (473 reviews)

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Benchmark Electronics has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 473 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Benchmark Electronics employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

473 reviews

3.0

Jun 22, 2026

Good learning opportunities, but slow progress and outdated tech

Manufacturing technician 3

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good for learning opportunities, Hands on experience and clear company organisation’s structure.

Cons

Slow increment, politics and machines are not up to current technologies in the world

4.0

Jun 21, 2026

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Unlimited PTO, great employee base, and great culture

Cons

Could use additional staffing support

3.0

Jun 19, 2026

Good colleagues, but change is hard to implement

Test operator iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Met some good people while there that are still friends.

Cons

Extremely difficult to suggest changes and being taken seriously. Benchmark is stuck on its hiring process. Where a piece of paper is worth more than experience.

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