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 4045 reviews)); "The pay Is good depending on rank and the majority of it is not taxed which is nice." ((in 1524 reviews)); "It's pretty nice that you have great job security for the length of our contract" ((in 1104 reviews)); "Fulfilling work and you get to meet great people while traveling and earning a paycheck." ((in 927 reviews)); "great opportunities to advance my knowledge and gain medical experience going into the profession i love." ((in 790 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 1268 reviews)); "No work/life balance and unorganized" ((in 867 reviews)); "Having to be away from family and long hours sometimes" ((in 681 reviews)); "Poor management but improving" ((in 299 reviews)); "Time off depends on rate(job) and whether or not station on a sea or shore ballet." ((in 269 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

(32,023 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 32,023 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

4.0

Jan 12, 2026

Great Opportunities

Aviation electricians mate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Never boring, there’s always something work to be done - Work can be challenging but very rewarding whenever you see the end product - This job makes you think and problem solve which helps in all aspects of life - I am pretty well traveled through the Navy - Being in the military can be a good “stepping stone” or be an amazing career depending on the platform(s) you work in

Cons

- Deployments are challenging in a way where you never thought you’d overcome the adversities of being away from home - Life in the Navy can be very fast paced which can alter your work / life balance - Many physical and mental stressors - Bad leadership can make or break your outlook on your career

5.0

Jan 11, 2026

Review

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance is nice

Cons

Outdated processes that can be improved

3.0

Jan 11, 2026

Can be great if you want it to be.

Yeoman first class

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you retire from the Navy after 20 years, you will receive a lifetime pension, typically based on your final pay or a high-36 average, plus continued healthcare through TRICARE for you and eligible family members. You also gain access to base facilities, commissaries, and exchanges, along with potential VA benefits like disability compensation and education assistance. Additionally, retirement can offer a smooth transition to civilian life with veteran status advantages for jobs, loans, and other programs.

Cons

Certain duty stations in the military can be significantly better or worse depending on factors like location, mission, available resources, leadership, and the surrounding community. In the earlier stages of service, I genuinely enjoyed the military experience, the structure, camaraderie, and hands on work made it rewarding. However, as I progressed in rank and accrued more rank, the environment at some duty stations became increasingly challenging. Political dynamics, widespread poor leadership, and declining quality of life and care for sailors. Whether from long hours, bureaucratic obstacles, or limited support, it gradually takes a toll. By the 10 year mark, these factors overshadowed the initial satisfaction, making continued service less sustainable and impacting overall well being.

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