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 4198 reviews)); "Good pay and benifits for a job that can be done right out of high school." ((in 1226 reviews)); "The Air Force is great for people looking for a structured life style and for direction in life." ((in 1086 reviews)); "The job security is great and supporting the nation's Air Force is a great honor." ((in 1069 reviews)); "This is a great opportunity to serve your country and do great things for your nation." ((in 891 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 1515 reviews)); "Move often and a range of good and bad leadership" ((in 1186 reviews)); "Deployments and possibly long hours away from family." ((in 596 reviews)); "absolutely ridiculous hours no work life balance consumes your entire life" ((in 383 reviews)); "If you have poor management they do not hold people accountable and that can become a very frustrating situation." ((in 313 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.

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US Air Force reviews

4.1

79% would recommend to a friend

(31,314 total reviews)

Gen. David L. Goldfein

81% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Career opportunities

3.8

Culture & values

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

US Air Force has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 31,314 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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Reviews by job title

31K reviews

5.0

May 2, 2010

US Air Force

Aircraft maintenance chief

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get a chance to work on multi-million dollars aircraft. You get to travel go all over the world, you get a chance to meet many new people from different background. After 20 years serving you get a 50% base pay retirement.

Cons

You might deploy, be away from your family for several months or up to a year.

4.0

Apr 30, 2010

U.S. Air Force Retired

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great way of life; co-workers become family at times. Work hard and play hard. Good/clean living even in this day and age!

Cons

Long hours, deployments, harsh working conditions (at times), overtime is nonexistent but comp time is great. Joining changed my outlook on life and matured me!

5.0

Apr 27, 2010

Great job oppurtunity during tough emplyment times

Vehicle mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Federal Govt Worker. After 6 to 12 month probation period, you are elegible for any and every job you might be qualified for. Vehicle Mechanic position start off at GS-10 positions ($22 an hour). Equivalent to fleet work since there is a wide variety of vehicles and equipment to work on. Depending on location of U.S. determines types of vehicles you have more of. Northern teir bases have more snow equipment, while western locations have more all terrain assets. You work along and sometimes train young G.I.s how to wrench. Some are eager and some have no clue, but it's nice to see them learn. Overtime available when the Govt needs you, but don't feel obligated. Overall great enviorment.

Cons

Workload tends to rise during military deployments, which happens alot. But it's job security. Sometimes you tend to finish up after some military folks due to appointments. Still not to bad.

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