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 (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 (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 4061 reviews)); "The pay Is good depending on rank and the majority of it is not taxed which is nice." ((in 1534 reviews)); "It's pretty nice that you have great job security for the length of our contract" ((in 1111 reviews)); "Great people that pour their heart and soul into a job to get optimum results." ((in 933 reviews)); "Great opportunity to enhance your life and transition successfully to a high paying civilian career." ((in 776 reviews))

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

"At times pulled some long hours and worked in some challenging locations in the world." ((in 2265 reviews)); "Poor leadership leads to high turnover and increased sharing of individuals recommending others to not join." ((in 1267 reviews)); "No work/life balance and unorganized" ((in 872 reviews)); "Time away from family can be rough and long hours" ((in 686 reviews)); "Poor management but improving" ((in 291 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

(32,018 total reviews)

Sean Stackley

65% 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 32,018 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

5.0

Nov 2, 2019

Bda

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is good there i think

Cons

None that I can think of

4.0

Sep 6, 2019

Great foot in the door!

Cyber warfare operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great pay as an entry level job with no prior education - Good way to go to school or get certs before joining civilian workforce - Great teacher of discipline and becoming an employed robot - "Travel the world" (maybe) - Tricare/BAH - Good benefits after serving

Cons

- 20+ years for a tiny pension (you'll have to get another job afterwards) - Barely any control over your schedule - On call 24/7 - Deployments - The "maybe" part of traveling the world - Minimal pay, a fraction of what most rates can make in civilian sector - 90% of leadership being terrible - Toxic environment - 80%+ of your job will entail cleaning

4.0

Aug 29, 2019

Navy Times were alright times.

Hospital corpsman

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Former sailor of almost 9 years. Honestly, Its different from the cooperate world. Getting fired is nearly impossible. If you're married they will pay you extra and automatically give housing allowance. It's a great way to learn many different things that is not your job. All in all. In my personal experience, no matter what the situation was. It was a non-regrettable one at that. To serve was an honor. You don't do it to impress others. You do it to better yourself, hone your discipline and better your country.

Cons

Sea duty, you are always away from home, underway, or on deployments. So thats normal. also, you signed up to serve your country. Not get married at the age of 18 once you enter the service. Go do that somewhere else please.

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