Is Leidos a good company to work for?

Leidos has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 5,817 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 73% of employees would recommend working at Leidos to a friend and 67% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Leidos have been left by employees working as Intern , Software Engineer Intern and Business Analyst .

Does Leidos pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Leidos employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Leidos. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Leidos?

73% of Leidos employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Leidos 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Leidos?

Software Engineer (239) , Project Manager (112) , Systems Engineer (78) , Analyst (76) , Senior Software Engineer (73) , Engineer (64) , Software Developer (61) , Systems Administrator (61) , Distribution Engineer (56) , Associate Distribution Engineer (45) , Program Manager (41) , Intern (40) , Intelligence Analyst (39) , Network Engineer (39) , Geospatial Analyst (37)

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

"Good benefits and lots of open positions if you're looking for a transition or move.." ((in 517 reviews)); "Leidos has good benefits and depending upon the contract good pay... but their timecards are a joke." ((in 347 reviews)); "The people are great and knowledgeable" ((in 344 reviews)); "Good work life balance and 401K" ((in 278 reviews)); "great culture and resources available" ((in 125 reviews))

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

"Pay increases have been fairly small and no bonuses or additional compensation of any significant amount have been given." ((in 72 reviews)); "Upper management do not care about you." ((in 70 reviews)); "The lines of communication up and down the ranks are poor." ((in 36 reviews)); "Do not let them fool you from the so call great benefits including time off and education." ((in 25 reviews)); "In most cases this was due to senior management not communicating with middle management." ((in 21 reviews))

What are employees saying about Leidos layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Leidos locations?

Reston , Washington , San Diego , Arlington , Frederick , Orlando , Huntsville , Bethesda , Baltimore , Gaithersburg , Houston , Alexandria , Columbia , Tucson , McLean , San Antonio , Charlotte , Chantilly , Oak Ridge , Atlanta , Fort Meade , Springfield , Saint Louis , Chicago , Norfolk , Rockville , Morgantown , Colorado Springs , Oklahoma City , Denver

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3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(5,113 total reviews)

Tom Bell

82% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Culture & values

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

Leidos has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 5,113 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Leidos employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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5K reviews

3.0

Feb 4, 2025

NMCI Service Desk

Service desk technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great pay and benefits for an entry level IT Job -Allows time to study for a COMPTIA Certification (A+, N+, SEC+) -Network is great when it works

Cons

- Seemed like things on the network were breaking every day - Almost nothing you can do for most end users(highly demoralizing if you care) - knowledge base is extremely slow and inefficient

3.0

Feb 4, 2025

Leidos HQ Review

Cybersecurity specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Great Work Environment – My team is supportive, and the culture feels collaborative. 2. Solid Benefits – Health insurance, retirement plans, and perks are strong. 3. Flexible Work Options – Remote work and flexible schedules help with work-life balance. 4. Ethical Company – Feels good working for a company with strong values. 5. Diverse & Inclusive – The workplace is welcoming, with a real focus on diversity. 6. Interesting Work – The projects are meaningful and keep me engaged. 7. Good Leadership (Mostly) – Management is generally supportive and responsive. 8. Positive Ratings – Employees seem to be overall happy here.

Cons

1. Job Stability Depends on Contracts – If a contract ends, job security can be shaky. 2. Management Can Be Hit or Miss – Some teams have great leadership, others don’t. 3. Promotion Can Be Slow – Climbing the ladder takes time, depending on your role. 4. Too Much Bureaucracy – Processes can be slow, and decisions take forever. 5. Workload – Most of the time workload is overwhelming. 6. Communication Gaps – Info doesn’t always flow well between departments. 7. Recognition Could Be Better – Hard work isn’t always rewarded. 8. Job Security Concerns – Contract-based roles mean uncertainty about the future.

5.0

Feb 4, 2025

IH Tech

Industrial hygiene technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good environment / annual pay raise

Cons

No real cons to job

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