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, 3.6 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 (456) , Officer (403) , E6 - Navy - Petty Officer, First Class (364) , E7 - Navy - Chief Petty Officer (341) , Naval Officer (324) , Information Systems Technician (323) , 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 4066 reviews)); "The pay Is good depending on rank and the majority of it is not taxed which is nice." ((in 1500 reviews)); "It's pretty nice that you have great job security for the length of our contract" ((in 1091 reviews)); "Great people that pour their heart and soul into a job to get optimum results." ((in 931 reviews)); "Great opportunity to develop skills and gain enlots of experience in various fields of work." ((in 786 reviews))

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

"Long hours and not everyone does their part but that’s at every job you go to." ((in 2267 reviews)); "Poor leadership leads to high turnover and increased sharing of individuals recommending others to not join." ((in 1267 reviews)); "No work/life balance and unorganized" ((in 856 reviews)); "Having to be away from family and long hours sometimes" ((in 672 reviews)); "Poor management but improving" ((in 296 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

(32,059 total reviews)

Hung Cao

100% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Career opportunities

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Culture & values

3.1

Senior management

2.6

Work/Life balance

US Navy has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 32,059 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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Reviews by job title

32K reviews

1.0

Aug 30, 2010

Do not believe at your navy recruiter

Navy sailor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The only good about it is that you get your post 9/11 and the medical.

Cons

Family separation low pay barracks, this is terrible

4.0

Apr 24, 2009

The Navy - A Great Job if You Are Willing to Serve

Nuclear submarine officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Job satisfaction from the standpoint that your job is important to our country's security and stability. Most people aren't willing to serve their country. So, those who are tend to be very proud and confident in their choice. Because of this, the people you work with are usually very reliable and competent.

Cons

Separation from family and friends. That is the only downside, in my opinion.

1.0

Jan 21, 2009

One opinion of one particular location in the Navy, your experience may very well be much better.

Installation team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits start from the first day. You never have to worry about "what to wear". Job Security. Education benefits are amazing. 100 per cent tuition assistance.

Cons

Uniforms. Can not plan a personal life more than a day in advance. You have no control over your life. While Ed benefits are great, you never have enough time to actually take classes. Talking to "management" is a fruitless task. In other words what you say to them doesn't matter. And don't bother making a decision, because they will just make their own, expect you to accomplish their decision, penalize you when you can't get it done and then ask when you will make a decision. The "managers" don't actually have to know how to do the job of the people they try to manage in order to be put in the position they are, just by their position only.

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