Does US Navy pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, US Navy employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at US Navy. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at US Navy?

65% of US Navy employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated US Navy 2.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at US Navy?

Electronics Technician (655) , E5 - Navy - Petty Officer Second Class (609) , Hospital Corpsman (577) , Logistics Specialist (455) , Officer (403) , E6 - Navy - Petty Officer, First Class (364) , E7 - Navy - Chief Petty Officer (341) , Naval Officer (323) , Information Systems Technician (321) , Nuclear Machinist Mate (299) , Surface Warfare Officer (259) , Nuclear Submarine Officer (249) , Aviation Electronics Technician (243) , Avionics Technician (214) , Nuclear Electricians Mate Navy (209)

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

"It's got great benefits and you get out of it what you put into it" ((in 4061 reviews)); "The pay Is good depending on rank and the majority of it is not taxed which is nice." ((in 1534 reviews)); "It's pretty nice that you have great job security for the length of our contract" ((in 1111 reviews)); "Great people that pour their heart and soul into a job to get optimum results." ((in 933 reviews)); "Great opportunity to enhance your life and transition successfully to a high paying civilian career." ((in 776 reviews))

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

"At times pulled some long hours and worked in some challenging locations in the world." ((in 2265 reviews)); "Poor leadership leads to high turnover and increased sharing of individuals recommending others to not join." ((in 1267 reviews)); "No work/life balance and unorganized" ((in 872 reviews)); "Time away from family can be rough and long hours" ((in 686 reviews)); "Poor management but improving" ((in 291 reviews))

What are employees saying about US Navy layoffs in 2026?

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

US Navy reviews

3.8

65% would recommend to a friend

(32,018 total reviews)

Sean Stackley

65% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Career opportunities

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Culture & values

3.1

Senior management

2.6

Work/Life balance

US Navy has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 32,018 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The US Navy 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

32K reviews

2.0

Apr 30, 2009

Service with a high personal cost.

Nuclear submarine officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pride in what you do, comprehensive benefits, and job security.

Cons

Long hours, missed holidays, strict organizational structure.

4.0

Apr 24, 2009

The Navy - A Great Job if You Are Willing to Serve

Nuclear submarine officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Job satisfaction from the standpoint that your job is important to our country's security and stability. Most people aren't willing to serve their country. So, those who are tend to be very proud and confident in their choice. Because of this, the people you work with are usually very reliable and competent.

Cons

Separation from family and friends. That is the only downside, in my opinion.

4.0

Apr 9, 2009

Fantastic growth opportunity at a young age.

Commander

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Navy offers a great opportunity to travel and early opportunity to manage and lead people. You can't find this type of opportunity in any other industry at such a young age. You are working with some very high tech equipment and will likely responsible for multi-million and even billion dollar equipment. Again, you can't find that in too many other civilian sector industries.

Cons

Although offers great travel, there are very few times where you can enjoy that with your family. You will likely spend many days and months away from your family. The Navy is a large bureaucracy which does have its downside. It's hard to allow you innovative or creative to grow. That is certainly understandable but I would still state that this is a drawback.

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