Does US Navy pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, US Navy employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at US Navy. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at US Navy?

65% of US Navy employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated US Navy 2.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at US Navy?

Electronics Technician (655) , E5 - Navy - Petty Officer Second Class (607) , Hospital Corpsman (578) , Logistics Specialist (455) , Officer (403) , E6 - Navy - Petty Officer, First Class (364) , E7 - Navy - Chief Petty Officer (341) , Naval Officer (323) , Information Systems Technician (321) , Nuclear Machinist Mate (299) , Surface Warfare Officer (259) , Nuclear Submarine Officer (250) , Aviation Electronics Technician (243) , Avionics Technician (214) , Nuclear Electricians Mate Navy (209)

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

"It's got great benefits and you get out of it what you put into it" ((in 4083 reviews)); "The pay Is good depending on rank and the majority of it is not taxed which is nice." ((in 1501 reviews)); "It's pretty nice that you have great job security for the length of our contract" ((in 1096 reviews)); "Fulfilling work and you get to meet great people while traveling and earning a paycheck." ((in 933 reviews)); "Great opportunity to enhance your life and transition successfully to a high paying civilian career." ((in 780 reviews))

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

"Poor leadership leads to high turnover and increased sharing of individuals recommending others to not join." ((in 1284 reviews)); "No work/life balance and unorganized" ((in 857 reviews)); "Having to be away from family and long hours sometimes" ((in 679 reviews)); "Poor management but improving" ((in 298 reviews)); "Time off depends on rate(job) and whether or not station on a sea or shore ballet." ((in 253 reviews))

What are employees saying about US Navy layoffs in 2026?

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

US Navy reviews

3.8

65% would recommend to a friend

(32,040 total reviews)

Hung Cao

100% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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US Navy has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 32,040 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The US Navy employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Gouvernement et administration publique industry (3.6 stars).

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32K reviews

4.0

Oct 15, 2008

You will get out what you put in

Naval officer

Recommend

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Pros

Job Security and personal growth. You will work with outstanding people and really get a chance to make a difference in the world. Don't believe what you see on TV. Talk to someone who is in and ask them the real deal. I am proud of what I do and I lead some truly remarkable people.

Cons

Away from your family and you are working 24/7. You get time off, but it all depends on if you can break away from the job. There is a lot of BS that goes along with the protocol and the systems of the Navy, but it is just a different flavor of what you see as a civilian.

4.0

Oct 12, 2008

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It specialist

Recommend

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Pros

Job Growth, location changes are easy, vacation time is 26 days per year, pension, 5% 401k match, professional freedom, active involvement in project teams, travel, sick leave, great healthcare plan choices, depending on locality, pay is average.

Cons

Communication frustration, beauracracy, frequent rotation of employees on current project teams, average evaluations. Difficult to gain higher performance ratings, poor project managers.

4.0

Oct 6, 2008

It's the military, but it's a good job.

Sonar technician first class

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

After some time, the pay is fairly good. You directly control your advancement and promotions. You get out of it what you put into it. Also, the benefits are second to none. With the passing of the new GI Bill, college will now be completely paid for, you will recieve a tax free living stipend based on cost of living for your area, and you will recieve $1000 per year for books.

Cons

Lots of time away from home, and the leadership can be less than inspiring a times. You will be working with the very best, and in cases, some of the worst people the US has to offer.

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