Does National Security Agency pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at National Security Agency?

73% of National Security Agency employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated National Security Agency 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at National Security Agency?

Analyst (17) , Software Engineer (13) , Intelligence Analyst (11) , Intern (9) , Mathematician (6) , Data Scientist (5) , Manager (5) , Police Officer (5) , Contract Specialist (4) , Language Analyst (4) , Program Manager (4) , Recruiter (4) , Signals Analyst (4) , Software Developer (4) , Applied Research Mathematician (3)

What are the pros of working at National Security Agency according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits such as insurance" ((in 35 reviews)); "Meet great people" ((in 24 reviews)); "Pay was good for a co" ((in 16 reviews)); "Good work life balance since you can't take anything out of the SCIF to work at home." ((in 14 reviews)); "Great job security." ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at National Security Agency according to real employee reviews?

"Parking is bad in some locations" ((in 14 reviews)); "Bad management, promotion is not fair," ((in 11 reviews)); "Salary also doesn't move up very fast." ((in 8 reviews)); "Bad leadership" ((in 8 reviews)); "There is still quite a bit of nepotism." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed National Security Agency locations?

Fort Meade , Fort George G Meade , Baltimore , Washington , San Antonio , Columbia , Augusta , Honolulu , Glen Burnie , Odenton , Linthicum , Fort Gordon , Maryland Heights , New York , Los Angeles , Aurora , Annapolis Junction , Elkridge , Fort George G Mead Junction , American Fork , Chicago , Hampton , Leesburg , Ithaca , Ann Arbor , Hastings , Albuquerque , Austin , Schofield Barracks , Waipahu

National Security Agency reviews

3.7

73% would recommend to a friend

(345 total reviews)

Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, USA

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53% positive business outlook

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National Security Agency has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 345 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The National Security Agency employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

345 reviews

5.0

Dec 28, 2016

Software Developer in the government

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good, flexible schedule. Tangible and intangible benefits. Pride of working for the protection of your nation. Opportunities for travel. Lots of internal movement choices.

Cons

Government oversight can feel cumbersome. Restrictions on technology (e.g. cell phones) within the office. Flexibility in some technology choices is restricted due to large "corporate" structure.

5.0

Dec 12, 2016

Senior Enlisted Leader for Data Network Technologies

Senior leader/manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great opportunities to learn and grow. Flexibility to manage personnel. Outstanding work environment.

Cons

Reorganization has been a struggle. Seemed to "put the cart before the horse".

5.0

Dec 4, 2016

Engineer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good environment to work in

Cons

Have to have security clearance

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