Does US Marine Corps pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, US Marine Corps employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at US Marine Corps. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at US Marine Corps?

77% of US Marine Corps employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated US Marine Corps 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at US Marine Corps?

E5 - Marines - Sergeant (546) , E4 - Marines - Corporal (335) , Avionics Technician (208) , Infantryman (195) , Officer (193) , Enlisted Military (142) , Infantry Squad Leader (139) , E6 - Marines - Staff Sergeant (137) , Network Administrator (135) , Logistics Officer (134) , Marine (130) , Intelligence Analyst (128) , Marine Corps Officer (126) , Field Radio Operator (125) , Data Systems Administrator (121)

What are the pros of working at US Marine Corps according to real employee reviews?

"the benefits are great free medical and dental and lodging if youre single... free travel too" ((in 1542 reviews)); "Met great People and even better mentors but after four year i decided to get out." ((in 473 reviews)); "JMarine Corps gives great job security" ((in 409 reviews)); "I have experienced many great opportunities in the military such as supervisor positions and teaching positions." ((in 384 reviews)); "Great training and i took away a lot to help in the civilian world" ((in 295 reviews))

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

"long hours and a lot of mental stress can happen if not prepared to meet these challenges and deal with them" ((in 1159 reviews)); "Good and bad leadership" ((in 797 reviews)); "low pay and not enough incentive" ((in 378 reviews)); "Long hours away from family a lot" ((in 339 reviews)); "No work life balance but that is clearly evident when you get yourself into it." ((in 265 reviews))

What are employees saying about US Marine Corps layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about US Marine Corps layoffs and their outlook for job security at US Marine Corps in 2026.

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US Marine Corps reviews

4.1

77% would recommend to a friend

(15,400 total reviews)

Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.

85% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Culture & values

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Career opportunities

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Senior management

2.7

Work/Life balance

US Marine Corps has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 15,400 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The US Marine Corps 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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Race / Ethnicity

Gender

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Reviews by job title

15K reviews

4.0

Oct 7, 2008

the pride is worth the sacrifice

Instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

pride in organization. you belong to something that is much bigger than yourself and feel that you are working for a (albeit dysfunctional at times) familiy. The feeling that there will always be someone there for you. Helping develop young people into responsible citizens who can contribute to society when they decide to move on.

Cons

lack of control over assignments. same pay for all of given rank regardless of performance. instability. You do not get a lot of say as to what you do or where you go or who you work with or for.

5.0

Sep 27, 2008

USMC

Captain

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Espirt de corps, camaraderie, serving your Nation. This Band of Brothers is the first to fight and second to none. Excellent promotion opportunities, based on merit and not where you went to school or where you grew up.

Cons

Deployments, time away from home, long hours, oftentimes dangerous work conditions. With the deployment cycle in today's military, one has to join the Marine Corps knowing that many arduous and difficult overseas assignments await. However, as President Reagan said, "Some people work an entire lifetime and wonder if they ever made a difference to the world. But the Marines don't have that problem."

5.0

Sep 10, 2008

Marine Corps, Not for everyone but for those that take the challenge...boy! What a ride

Information assurance chief

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pride, leadership development and the challenge of working for an elite service known as the 911 of the world. The Marine Corps prides itself on living by a code of ethics. Leaders are expected to epitomize the (14) leadership traits, i.e. Justice, judgement, dependability, integrity, decisiveness, tact, initiative, endurance, bearing, unselfishness etc. Also, the Marine Corps tells you what you need to be successful. There is no guess work. Marines are expected to meet physical fitness requirements, know yourself and seek improvement through education etc.

Cons

None. Most issues are personality driven and not a reflection of the Corps.

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