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 (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))

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3.8

65% would recommend to a friend

(32,001 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 32,001 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

3.0

Dec 1, 2011

Officer Community

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Seen by the world as a professional

Cons

Too much bureaucracy and senior officials who think that there opinion is the one and only way to solve a problem.

5.0

Jan 17, 2011

A job that allows you to succeed and travel.

Naval flight officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are better then most entry level jobs in America. Thirty days paid leave every year starting the first day of work.

Cons

Away from home a lot and hard on family life. You miss holidays and birthdays on a regular basis. the end

1.0

Aug 30, 2010

Do not believe at your navy recruiter

Navy sailor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The only good about it is that you get your post 9/11 and the medical.

Cons

Family separation low pay barracks, this is terrible

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