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 (316) , 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 4189 reviews)); "Good pay and benifits for a job that can be done right out of high school." ((in 1224 reviews)); "The Air Force is great for people looking for a structured life style and for direction in life." ((in 1084 reviews)); "Job Security and traveling on tdys are great" ((in 1049 reviews)); "This is a great opportunity to serve your country and do great things for your nation." ((in 901 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 1509 reviews)); "Move often and a range of good and bad leadership" ((in 1175 reviews)); "Deployments and possibly long hours away from family." ((in 598 reviews)); "absolutely ridiculous hours no work life balance consumes your entire life" ((in 390 reviews)); "If you have poor management they do not hold people accountable and that can become a very frustrating situation." ((in 309 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.

US Air Force reviews

4.1

79% would recommend to a friend

(31,322 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 31,322 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 Regierung & öffentliche Verwaltung industry (3.6 stars).

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31K reviews

4.0

Oct 18, 2010

Ok

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Pros

Free healthcare and dental. Plenty of travel options and free trips to the beach with no water. pretty decent pay.

Cons

Moving every 2 years. Having to learn a different job every 2 years. Getting sent places with alot of sand.

5.0

Oct 13, 2010

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Recommend

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Pros

job stability, and defend your country, equal opportunity for everyone. Their is no pay discrimination among pay rates and and ranks

Cons

mission comes first, family second. You tend to move quite a bit, and promotions are based on testing and time constraints

5.0

Oct 12, 2010

Excellent place to work, but it is the Government

Program manager

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Pros

Outstanding culture based in a foundation of integrity, service, excellence, etc. Opportunity to serve your country. Great people, most members are fully motivated indivduals and always willing to work hard for a goal. Within Acquisitions community, great exposure to defense industry. Plenty of future job opportunities post retirement/separation. By many accouts, the best of the services to work for in terms of care for its members.

Cons

You are working for the government so expect tons of bureacracy and red tape. Can feel like you aren't accomplishing anything at times. Can get lost in the shuffle. Like all military jobs, you will move every 2-4 years. Can be hard on families.

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