Question 1

Does US Navy pay their employees well?

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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 improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at US Navy?

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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.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at US Navy?

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Electronics Technician (655), E5 - Navy - Petty Officer Second Class (609), Hospital Corpsman (577), Logistics Specialist (455), Officer (403), E6 - Navy - Petty Officer, First Class (364), E7 - Navy - Chief Petty Officer (341), Naval Officer (323), Information Systems Technician (321), Nuclear Machinist Mate (299), Surface Warfare Officer (259), Nuclear Submarine Officer (250), Aviation Electronics Technician (243), Avionics Technician (214), Nuclear Electricians Mate Navy (209)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at US Navy according to real employee reviews?

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"It's got great benefits and you get out of it what you put into it" ((in 3985 reviews)); "The pay Is good depending on rank and the majority of it is not taxed which is nice." ((in 1525 reviews)); "It's pretty nice that you have great job security for the length of our contract" ((in 1108 reviews)); "Fulfilling work and you get to meet great people while traveling and earning a paycheck." ((in 951 reviews)); "Great opportunities and on the job training offered and I am able to serve my country proudly." ((in 769 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at US Navy according to real employee reviews?

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"Long hours and not everyone does their part but that’s at every job you go to." ((in 2250 reviews)); "Poor leadership leads to high turnover and increased sharing of individuals recommending others to not join." ((in 1271 reviews)); "No work/life balance and unorganized" ((in 866 reviews)); "Time away from family can be rough and long hours" ((in 677 reviews)); "Poor management but improving" ((in 298 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about US Navy layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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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