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 4167 reviews)); "Good pay and benifits for a job that can be done right out of high school." ((in 1217 reviews)); "The Air Force is great for people looking for a structured life style and for direction in life." ((in 1076 reviews)); "The job security is great and supporting the nation's Air Force is a great honor." ((in 1066 reviews)); "This is a great opportunity to serve your country and do great things for your nation." ((in 919 reviews))

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

"Long hours and lack of knowledge of customers not knowing what is required of them." ((in 1513 reviews)); "Move often and a range of good and bad leadership" ((in 1204 reviews)); "Deployments and possibly long hours away from family." ((in 606 reviews)); "absolutely ridiculous hours no work life balance consumes your entire life" ((in 389 reviews)); "If you have poor management they do not hold people accountable and that can become a very frustrating situation." ((in 306 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

(31,326 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 31,326 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

Apr 16, 2010

It's not just a job it's an adventure!

Af reservist

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Pros

* Well communicated path to promotion. * Excellent Comradery. * Great assignments world wide. * Cool Toys (electronics, weapons systems, ect.! * Great leadership trailning. * Tons of benifits like free gyms, auto hobby shops, clubs, ect, ect. * Pension at retirement. * Getting to do something that can't be done in any civilian job.

Cons

* War * Long formations where you stand at attention for hours at a time waiting for awards for such asinine things like "pumper of the quarter". (term given to a KC135 boom operator who passed the most gas)

2.0

Apr 14, 2010

Good and Bad

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Very stable, This company is the military and it's as stable as it get's you have access to a wealth of perks for being in the military including gym all levels of health care

Cons

Deployments with no choice , you also have to deal with health care from people who are still learning very subpar , there is no seperation between work and home you are constantly intruded on your entire tenure

4.0

Mar 28, 2010

secure

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

security, patriotism, time off, benefits. Leadership at a young age. Deal with people twice my age and make decisions involving millions of the dollars when I am only 24 years old.

Cons

deployments, no merit on promotion until you are 16-20 years in the service. Pay is the same whether you are superstar or a toad.

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