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 4064 reviews)); "The pay Is good depending on rank and the majority of it is not taxed which is nice." ((in 1497 reviews)); "It's pretty nice that you have great job security for the length of our contract" ((in 1094 reviews)); "Fulfilling work and you get to meet great people while traveling and earning a paycheck." ((in 919 reviews)); "Great opportunities if you have the motivation to seek them out and take advantage of them." ((in 783 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 1280 reviews)); "No work/life balance and unorganized" ((in 853 reviews)); "Having to be away from family and long hours sometimes" ((in 672 reviews)); "Poor management but improving" ((in 302 reviews)); "Time off depends on rate(job) and whether or not station on a sea or shore ballet." ((in 254 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

(32,003 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 32,003 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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32K reviews

4.0

Sep 16, 2008

Steady and secure employment but requires a flexible person

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Pros

Service for our great country. Outstanding benefits that cannot be matched anywhere. The retirement is outstanding if you put in 20 plus years. The Navy offers job security especially in these times of financial uncertainty. The pay increases over the past few years have done a great job of bringing the salaries of officers up to a very respectable rate.

Cons

You are tied into a contract and it is difficult to walk away. You may have to make several deployments away from your family. The constant moving around requires a flexible approach to your career and work enviornment.

4.0

Sep 15, 2008

US Naval Commissioned Officer service not a bad way to go in times like these.

O4 - navy - lieutenant commander

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Pros

Job security is certainly a plus. Steady paycheck and healthcare combined with 30 days vacation per year. No likit on single days off for personal reasons.

Cons

Can't just quit when you don't like your assignment or supervisor or folks you have to work with. Have to wear a uniform on a daily basis.

4.0

Sep 13, 2008

Navy, put your life on hold.

Combat information center officer

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CEO approval

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Pros

The opportunity to serve your country while traveling to exotic places around the world while making a living. There are various opportunities both in the enlisted field or the officer field. The major difference, besides pay, is that no matter where you go as an officer, your role will be managerial. If you are one to enjoy hands-on work, then being a "deckplate" sailor would be the choice for you. Keep in mind that these comments are coming from someone who has experience only in the Surface Navy. As a pilot you would obviously be more hands-on. This is the case in other fields as well, such as the Medical Service Corps or the Medical Corps.

Cons

The time required for success. Far too often the needs of the navy come before the needs of the individual. This though process is prevalent throughout the navy. The common creed is "Ship, Shipmate, Self". Those that truely can not get onboard with that statement will have trouble in attaining success. As a surface warfare sailor the time required for the many deployments which will occur throughout a career will add up. Sometimes this entails 10 years or more out of a 20 year career to be spent at sea with very little ability to contact home. This is offset by the comments above.

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