Does ASML pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, ASML employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at ASML. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at ASML?

78% of ASML employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated ASML 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at ASML?

Design Engineer (177) , Software Engineer (169) , Engineer (121) , Intern (111) , Mechanical Design Engineer (69) , Mechanical Engineer (63) , Customer Support Engineer (62) , Project Manager (61) , Senior Software Engineer (55) , Internship (54) , Production Engineer (52) , Project Lead (46) , Field Service Engineer (43) , Senior Design Engineer (41) , Technical Support Engineer (40)

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

"Good work life balance and moral" ((in 237 reviews)); "a company that thinks about the employers 2 days remote work per week 40days holiday good salary" ((in 206 reviews)); "1. Can learn semiconductor overall environment and technologies 2. Powerful position in the market 3. Good benefit" ((in 199 reviews)); "You might end up in a very challenging assignment with competent and nice people around you." ((in 191 reviews)); "minded and good culture" ((in 141 reviews))

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

"Bad management on people.Bad management on people.Bad management on people." ((in 129 reviews)); "Some of the managers have been ... not great" ((in 60 reviews)); "No training for new hires; No mentoring; Be ready to meet the date from first hour OR move on somewhere." ((in 25 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 21 reviews)); "Long hours and weekend work occasionally" ((in 18 reviews))

What are employees saying about ASML layoffs in 2026?

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

ASML reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(3,088 total reviews)

Christophe Fouquet

74% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

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ASML has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 3,088 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The ASML 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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3K reviews

3.0

May 27, 2023

Work culture

Sr. mechanical design engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay and benefits. Challenging work. Sometimes able to work from home.

Cons

Aggressive scheduling to complete tasks. Workload is frequently excessive. First level managers with little experience who micromanage.

ASML Response

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Hi, thank you for sharing your experience. We're sorry to hear you were struggling with your workload and we want you to know that your feedback does not go unheard. Our leaders and HR representatives are always available to discuss your workload and support you both personally and professionally. At ASML, we strive to foster an environment that allows a healthy work-life balance. We believe it's crucial for our employees' well-being and productivity.

1.0

May 24, 2023

Bad

Bi consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High payment only, can't say anything else

Cons

Management doesn't get involved in daily activities, I've seen my manager twice in 6 months. And only when things went clearly very very very wrong.

4.0

Apr 23, 2023

Nice company to work for

Manufacturing line manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cool technology; really great coworkers and a lot to learn.

Cons

There always seems to be a need to prioritize productivity and schedules over safety or the individuals.

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