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 (297) , Surface Warfare Officer (259) , Nuclear Submarine Officer (249) , Aviation Electronics Technician (243) , Avionics Technician (213) , 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

2.0

Nov 1, 2008

Navy do not do it EVER

Aviation electronics mate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

the pay and the benefits are ok. advancement in theory is fair being by a test however... evaluations also play a part in that and if you haven't been kissing someones ass then don't expect the good evaluation i dont care how good your work/ work ethic is

Cons

first don't expect to have a life outside the navy the hours are long and the list goes on all around a horrible place to be it is a bad place to be when you have senior leadership doing the stuff they tell everyone else not to do fairness, fratanizing, breaking every rule they say

4.0

Oct 31, 2008

Not just a job. It's an adventure

Aviation rescue swimmer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Unlimited ability to advance and improve. Sense of pride and accomplishment that can be obtained nowhere else. They give you all the training you need, provide a full ride through school if you are willing to work for it, and there is less discrimination than almost anywhere you could work.

Cons

The downside would certainly be having to deploy away from family for extended periods of time in colse quarters with others and having little to no personal space. Another down side is obviously the money. While the compensation is fair considering that most come in at the entry level with little or no education, it is still just not a lot of money.

3.0

Oct 29, 2008

The Navy is a great place to start a career.

Software development

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

By far, the best reason is job stability. With the way the economy is going, it's good to know that your job will be there the next day. The Navy provides great opportunities for leadership and personal growth. With their GOAL program, new employees gain valuable knowledge and experience that can further them in their careers.

Cons

The way that promotions and performance reviews are conducted.

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