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 (454) , Officer (403) , E6 - Navy - Petty Officer, First Class (363) , E7 - Navy - Chief Petty Officer (339) , 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 3983 reviews)); "The pay Is good depending on rank and the majority of it is not taxed which is nice." ((in 1540 reviews)); "It's pretty nice that you have great job security for the length of our contract" ((in 1108 reviews)); "Great people that pour their heart and soul into a job to get optimum results." ((in 948 reviews)); "Great opportunities to get connected to a social community that gives back to you and your family." ((in 791 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 2235 reviews)); "Poor leadership leads to high turnover and increased sharing of individuals recommending others to not join." ((in 1260 reviews)); "No work/life balance and unorganized" ((in 857 reviews)); "Time away from family can be rough and long hours" ((in 702 reviews)); "Poor management but improving" ((in 304 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

(32,002 total reviews)

Sean Stackley

65% approve of CEO

56% 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 32,002 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

4.0

Nov 29, 2008

A great place to be employed, especially in today's economy, but you have to be willling to make some sacrifices.

Electronics technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The United States Navy is a secure, stable corporation offering generous benefits and average salary. The opportunites for professional growth in the form of paid tuition is unmatched.

Cons

The major downside of working with the United Staes Navy is the perceived loss of control over your life, where your ability to take off or call out sick is severely limited.

4.0

Nov 26, 2008

US Navy Submarine Nuclear Chief- the most prestigious person in today's military.

Nuclear electrician- submarines

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

World-wide travel, In-depth technical training, on-the-job training, various collateral duties and responsibilities

Cons

Time away from family, cannot immediately terminate incompetent or unmotivated personnel

3.0

Nov 25, 2008

It has potential, but I won't be around to see it.

It acquisitions

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is work that truly deoes make a difference and save lives. There are events happing in the world that I have access to which no one else will see. I have also bee to almost every continent on the planet and had a great time while I was there.

Cons

In order to make a difference, you have to deal with almost insurmountable levels of red tape, and others who don't really want to do anything. The poicy of moving officers around every several years is a good idea to educate leadership in different areas, but once you have figured out what you are doing (the Navy normally plunges you into jobs which you have no training for) you are moved to a new job that you have no training for.

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A great place to be employed, especially in today's economy, but you have to be willling to make some sacrifices.

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It has potential, but I won't be around to see it.

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