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, 3.9 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 (328) , 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 4174 reviews)); "Good pay and benifits for a job that can be done right out of high school." ((in 1222 reviews)); "The job security is great and supporting the nation's Air Force is a great honor." ((in 1059 reviews)); "The Air Force is great for people looking for a structured life style and for direction in life." ((in 1051 reviews)); "This is a great opportunity to serve your country and do great things for your nation." ((in 896 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 1517 reviews)); "Move often and a range of good and bad leadership" ((in 1201 reviews)); "Deployments and possibly long hours away from family." ((in 601 reviews)); "absolutely ridiculous hours no work life balance consumes your entire life" ((in 381 reviews)); "If you have poor management they do not hold people accountable and that can become a very frustrating situation." ((in 304 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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4.1

79% would recommend to a friend

(31,298 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

3.9

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 31,298 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

4.0

Dec 22, 2008

A great career, but hang on for the ride!

Fighter squadron commander

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Job Satisfaction, part of a mission oriented organization with highly motivated professionals.

Cons

Quality of life (time off and work hours), many personal sacrifices.

4.0

Dec 16, 2008

A great way to serve your country!

Flight superintendent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Training, travel, camaraderie, importance of work

Cons

Hard on families, crisis management at times, inconsistent senior leadership

4.0

Dec 11, 2008

Ret Senior Master Sergeant Reflects on AF Experiences

Senior master sergeant (superintendent)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

For a young man with very little work experience to draw on (1980), the AF was an excellent job for me. Coming from a small town, the travel opportunities were a real eye opener. I've traveled to England, Germany, France, Belgium, Holland, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and United Arab Emirates. I've seen 36 of 50 states. The education opportunities offered by the Air Force is hard to beat. While pursuing a career and support a family, I was also able to complete my Associate Degree in Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems and Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Technology. I highly recommend the Air Force.

Cons

Extended periods of separation from family was the hardest thing to deal with. I was stationed in England from 1992 to 1996 which had its own unique hardships. I deployed in 1997 to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH after the first Gulf War. I deployed again in 2001 to Oman in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM. My final deployment was in 2005 to the United Arab Emirates in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. These deployments were very tough on my wife and kids, but they learned to function very well while I was gone.

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