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 4014 reviews)); "The pay Is good depending on rank and the majority of it is not taxed which is nice." ((in 1510 reviews)); "It's pretty nice that you have great job security for the length of our contract" ((in 1105 reviews)); "Fulfilling work and you get to meet great people while traveling and earning a paycheck." ((in 933 reviews)); "Great opportunity to enhance your life and transition successfully to a high paying civilian career." ((in 796 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 1269 reviews)); "No work/life balance and unorganized" ((in 850 reviews)); "Time away from family can be rough and long hours" ((in 675 reviews)); "Poor management but improving" ((in 293 reviews)); "Time off depends on rate(job) and whether or not station on a sea or shore ballet." ((in 253 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.

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3.8

65% would recommend to a friend

(31,996 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 31,996 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

Jun 20, 2008

US Navy, good benefits with a hefty price.

Electrician

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Pros

Instant middle class; allows you to take care of your family with minimum out of pocket expense. Decent salary. Opportunity to travel to various countries around the world. Virtually unlimited opportunties for higher education; as well as, money for higher education after your time is completed; however there is a 10 year on completing your degree or certification.

Cons

Long hours, inital low starting pay, sporatic deployments, and fledging part support. There are new classes of ships coming out, but as the ships become more modern personnel are losing out on knowing their job due to becoming only operators and minimum interaction as technicians.

4.0

Jun 16, 2008

Navy Musician Reviews

Musician first class/e-6 paygrade

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Pros

-Great benefit package All medical, dental, and optical is provided for worker free of charge. The majority of the dependent's needs are provided for with the occasional co-pay depending on the issue. Exciting locations all over the world. That can also depend on which job you have in the Navy.

Cons

Low hourly compensation. Occasionally, no input on job location.

4.0

Jun 16, 2008

Great first career with time for a second.

Career counselor

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Pros

Great medical and dental with pension benefits at 20 years, and paid immediately at retirement vice age 65.

Cons

It requires a fair amount of time away form the family. Lack of national support for stated mission is disappointing.

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