Does US Defense Intelligence Agency pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, US Defense Intelligence Agency employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at US Defense Intelligence Agency. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at US Defense Intelligence Agency?

44% of US Defense Intelligence Agency employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated US Defense Intelligence Agency 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at US Defense Intelligence Agency?

Analyst (21) , Intelligence Analyst (18) , Intelligence Officer (18) , IT Specialist (5) , Program Manager (5) , Counterintelligence Agent (4) , Staff Officer (4) , Budget Analyst (3) , Division Chief (3) , Intel Analyst (3) , Senior Intelligence Analyst (3) , Cyber Battle Captain (2) , Deputy Branch Chief (2) , Deputy Division Chief (2) , Human Resources (2)

What are the pros of working at US Defense Intelligence Agency according to real employee reviews?

"It’s very hard to get fired and the benefits are great." ((in 30 reviews)); "Great mission and great people" ((in 17 reviews)); "Some great opportunities to contribute to national security." ((in 10 reviews)); "Pay is decent." ((in 9 reviews)); "Job security is pretty good with the federal government, at least currently." ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at US Defense Intelligence Agency according to real employee reviews?

"Toxic employees and Leadership." ((in 22 reviews)); "Don't be a hard worker or bring experience with you because Management will frown upon that and jealous of what you have to offer." ((in 12 reviews)); "Too bad if your manager doesnt like you or is too incompetent to do their job and WILL HOLD YOU BACK from doing so." ((in 5 reviews)); "no training, not given opportunity to learn or keep current on anything" ((in 5 reviews)); "DIA fosters an abusive culture and prides itself with a hypocritical creed." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the top reviewed US Defense Intelligence Agency locations?

Washington , Reston , Tampa , Colorado Springs , Arlington , Honolulu , Charlottesville , Quantico , Omaha , Baltimore , Macdill AFB , Richmond , Norfolk , Alexandria , Herndon , Woodbridge , Detroit , El Paso , Kempner , Killeen , Ewa Beach , Pearl Harbor , Mason , Oceanside , Pittsburgh , Hanover , Silver Spring , Miami , Orlando , Douglasville

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5.0

Jan 23, 2015

Intelligence analyst

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Pros

Exciting work with a lot of opportunities to do different things. Deployment to overseas locations, 24/7 watch and fusion cells, and lots of other interesting analytical work is available. Co-workers are usually very nice and hard-working. I was there for 10 years and has a lot of opportunity to do some very interesting work. I retired but would go back.

Cons

Leadership within the directorates can be a little tough to figure out. They move frequently and the bad ones just seem to stay in place. This is a common theme found on the annual employee surveys. I do believe they are making some changes to get rid of toxic leaders.

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5.0

Mar 19, 2026

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Career advancement Flexible with schedule

Cons

Sometimes there's a bit of conflict with other staff who feel like they should value people based on whether they are fed or contractor

3.0

Jul 16, 2026

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

You have a chance to be at the center of defense policymaking. The salary and benefits are very competitive. The Thrift Savings Plan is a great benefit. PTO and sick leave are much more generous than in the private sector. The federal government is one of the few workplaces that still has a defined-benefit pension plan. The pension isn't huge, but it is enough to keep me out of poverty in retirement.

Cons

The promotion and employee evaluation system does not make sense. Toxic leadership, constant reorganization. I personally do not agree with the current leadership in D.C. and their policies, and that creates ethical quandaries for anyone working there.

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