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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Reviews by job title

32K reviews

3.0

Sep 20, 2024

Career Sailor ready to hang up the towel and pursue new ventures.

Hospital corpsman (fmf)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Travel and personal growth opportunities.

Cons

Knowledge, skills, and abilities have less performance impact on promotion than personnel who collect collateral duties like Pokemon cards.

4.0

Sep 10, 2024

High stress, high reward

Engineering department master chief

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Finally after all those years of any “us” and “them” you get to be “them” and do right by the guys. There’s so much you’re empowered to do with the COB and CO in your pocket… it’s the top job at sea for an enlisted nuclear rate. I enjoyed what there was to enjoy in the job at the time.

Cons

If you have a COB and CO who are inflexible or has your projects turn into a “find the smoothest rock” contest… it can be frustrating. The amount you have to do can be likened to trying to drink the ocean with a spoon… but if you surround yourself with the right talent you’ll survive everyday and occasionally thrive. Now that the job is done, I’d never want to do it again.

3.0

Aug 9, 2024

It's what you make it.

Aviation electrician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free healthcare and free college when you get out. The VA loan is also amazing. It also teaches you how to deal with hard times and come out on top.

Cons

Terrible work conditions with low pay. Medical for service members is sub 3rd world in some places, getting help could take months or even years. You'll move to bad areas and have to either drive an hour to and from work or embrace the suck and add extra locks to your door.

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