Does US Air Force pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, US Air Force employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at US Air Force. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at US Air Force?

79% of US Air Force employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated US Air Force 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at US Air Force?

Security Forces (419) , Crew Chief (386) , Avionics Technician (358) , E5 - Air Force - Staff Sergeant (329) , Program Manager (322) , Officer (315) , Intelligence Analyst (292) , Aircraft Mechanic (289) , Enlisted Military (272) , Superintendent (250) , E4 - Air Force - Senior Airman (228) , Pilot (209) , E7 - Air Force - Master Sergeant (180) , Aircraft Maintenance Technician (177) , Project Manager (170)

What are the pros of working at US Air Force according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are great and long lasting if you stay in long enough for VA be if it’s & GI bill" ((in 4158 reviews)); "The pay is good for a person right out of college or just starting out with no work experience." ((in 1263 reviews)); "The Air Force is great for people looking for a structured life style and for direction in life." ((in 1082 reviews)); "Great job security and a good way to serve our country" ((in 1047 reviews)); "This is a great opportunity to serve your country and do great things for your nation." ((in 926 reviews))

What are the cons of working at US Air Force according to real employee reviews?

"There can be long hours and extended periods where you are away from your family." ((in 1496 reviews)); "Move often and a range of good and bad leadership" ((in 1196 reviews)); "Deployments and possibly long hours away from family." ((in 596 reviews)); "absolutely ridiculous hours no work life balance consumes your entire life" ((in 380 reviews)); "If you have poor management they do not hold people accountable and that can become a very frustrating situation." ((in 305 reviews))

What are employees saying about US Air Force layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed US Air Force locations?

Paris , Rennes , Bagnolet , Marseille

US Air Force reviews

4.1

79% would recommend to a friend

(31,317 total reviews)

Gen. David L. Goldfein

81% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

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US Air Force has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 31,317 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The US Air Force employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Gouvernement et administration publique industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

31K reviews

3.0

Oct 9, 2022

Great people, good opportunities, not sure about the Future...

Physicist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Loved the people I worked with. We worked on challenging matters, and I often saw our work in the news.

Cons

A lot of the people I knew (and myself) are leaving the Air Force and the military. Political issues are getting in the way of our effectiveness. This word is overused, but "wokeness" is making us weaker. Really worried about the future of the US military. Too many DEI trainings, not enough mission training.

1.0

Oct 7, 2022

Would not recommend

Cyber systems operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Terrible leadership to drive you to an early grave

Cons

Many people think that the culture is the best thing since sliced bread and it is awful to watch

4.0

Oct 4, 2022

USAF Nurse

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-traveling -leadership opportunities -demanding work hours and call shifts

Cons

-opportunities to choose a different career path are spotty, depends on timing and needs -not organized

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