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 (363) , E7 - Navy - Chief Petty Officer (340) , Naval Officer (322) , Information Systems Technician (321) , Nuclear Machinist Mate (298) , 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 4032 reviews)); "The pay Is good depending on rank and the majority of it is not taxed which is nice." ((in 1502 reviews)); "It's pretty nice that you have great job security for the length of our contract" ((in 1126 reviews)); "Fulfilling work and you get to meet great people while traveling and earning a paycheck." ((in 936 reviews)); "Great opportunity to develop skills and gain enlots of experience in various fields of work." ((in 787 reviews))

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

"Poor leadership leads to high turnover and increased sharing of individuals recommending others to not join." ((in 1276 reviews)); "No work/life balance and unorganized" ((in 855 reviews)); "Having to be away from family and long hours sometimes" ((in 697 reviews)); "Poor management but improving" ((in 291 reviews)); "Time off depends on rate(job) and whether or not station on a sea or shore ballet." ((in 265 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

(32,009 total reviews)

Sean Stackley

66% 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 32,009 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

3.0

Jan 27, 2009

Its not for everyone...

aviation machinist mate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get a chance to see the world. You forge great relationships with people from all parts of the world. You become more disciplined.. For me the Navy really helped me believe in myself, and be proud of what I do, and appreciate everything more. The G.I. Bill is also very important, it provides a future help for you, if you decide that you dont want to make a career out of the Navy.

Cons

Being out to sea is very hard on your person/family affairs. I have seen many families fall apart, for what ever the reason... I never really feel like im "home" because everything is always temporary.

3.0

Jan 25, 2009

US Navy

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

An obvious, but real sense of pride in my work, mission, and role in defending the country/serving.

Cons

Significant time at sea creates unique family challenges, a distinct inability to remain connected with any community outside of the Navy.

4.0

Jan 22, 2009

Navy career is great.

Deputy director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Dynamic work environment. A great career. Usually great fellowship and satisfaction with mission. A job other people find interesting.

Cons

Could have long hours and extended time away from home. Frequent moves. Personnel management no longer treats members like family, resulting in personnel being treated with little or no consideration for family stability. Senior promotion is based on community and not on performance accross the corporation. Corporate headquarters in the Penagon, leaders are transiant in nature and are not held accountable for corporation performance. Poor resource planning often results in crisis management in the short term. Cannot transition from strategic vision to proper operational planning.

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