MKS Instruments employees working as Applications Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 20% lower than the average of Applications Engineer professionals at MKS Instruments worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Applications Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $118,172 per year (estimate) and goes up to $280,106 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Applications Engineer at MKS Instruments is $125,202 per year or $60 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $189,242 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $101,793 (25th percentile) and $156,091 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by MKS Instruments Applications Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Applications Engineer professionals typically earn between $49 and $75 per hour.
Applications Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,483 and $13,008 monthly.