Does CNA Corporation pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CNA Corporation employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CNA Corporation. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CNA Corporation?

77% of CNA Corporation employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CNA Corporation 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CNA Corporation?

Research Analyst (18) , Research Specialist (7) , Research Scientist (5) , Senior Research Specialist (5) , Analyst (4) , Researcher (4) , Associate Research Analyst (3) , Senior Research Scientist (3) , Systems Engineer II (3) , Research Assistant (2) , Research Staff (2) , Senior Advisor (2) , Systems Engineer (2)

What are the pros of working at CNA Corporation according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with" ((in 16 reviews)); "good benefits; probably in line with the market." ((in 9 reviews)); "Very bright coworkers and amazing opportunities to see the world" ((in 6 reviews)); "Appears to have a great culture." ((in 6 reviews)); "Competitive salary" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CNA Corporation according to real employee reviews?

"Management did not care about my personal advancement in the company." ((in 8 reviews)); "There are a few terrible managers, but as long as they produce results, senior management does not seem to notice." ((in 5 reviews)); "Bad leadership, unhelpful HR department." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about CNA Corporation layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about CNA Corporation layoffs and their outlook for job security at CNA Corporation in 2026.

What are the top reviewed CNA Corporation locations?

Arlington , Alexandria , Washington , Chicago , Lehi , Auburn

CNA Corporation reviews

4.1

77% would recommend to a friend

(123 total reviews)

Katherine McGrady

96% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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CNA Corporation has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 123 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The CNA Corporation employee rating is 22% above average for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.4 stars).

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123 reviews

5.0

Aug 22, 2025

Excellent work environment

End user computing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very nice people to work wirh

Cons

More work supporting different evironments.

CNA Corporation Response

7mo

Thank you for the feedback. We agree that supporting a wide range of environments is important and we are committed to reinforcing that priority. We will continue to expand our capabilities to ensure we are providing support and to make the experience smoother for everyone. Thank you for your input, it helps us keep improving.

4.0

Jun 25, 2025

Great company overall

Associate research analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The CEO, Dr. Katherine McGrady is exceptional. Pay and benefits are highly competitive for the industry.

Cons

There is some toxicity and nepotism within certain divisions. Researchers are also treated more favorably compared to corporate staff.

CNA Corporation Response

12mo

Thank you, we appreciate your feedback and thoughts. We are committed to a culture of respect, trust, collaboration, and shared accountability as a norm. This is what makes CNA a strong workplace and a respectful environment for all employees. We will continue to hold ourselves and each other to these standards to make CNA a place people want to be part of.

3.0

Apr 24, 2025

N/A

Financial analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work from home positions available

Cons

High turnover in various departments

CNA Corporation Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. CNA prides itself on our flexible work models as well as other incentives to ensure the happiness and long tenure our employees. Our organization has exemplary tenure on average of 10 years and will continue to work on things to make sure that grows.

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