Does Navy Exchange pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Navy Exchange employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Navy Exchange. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Navy Exchange?

57% of Navy Exchange employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Navy Exchange 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Navy Exchange?

Sales Associate (103) , Cashier (20) , Department Manager (14) , Sales Associate/Cashier (14) , Supervisor (11) , Manager (10) , Retail Sales Associate (10) , Store Worker (10) , Warehouse Worker (9) , Merchandiser (8) , Retail Sales Clerk (8) , Customer Service Representative (7) , Assistant Buyer (6) , Supervisory Sales Clerk (5) , Intern (4)

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

"Great Benefits and Privileges" ((in 83 reviews)); "Great people and always busy." ((in 41 reviews)); "Good work environment and people" ((in 15 reviews)); "They have flexible schedules and hybrid positions." ((in 14 reviews)); "They have a good work/life balance" ((in 11 reviews))

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

"Low pay and no availability for full time status" ((in 85 reviews)); "poor management and very hot" ((in 51 reviews)); "The higher level managers don't treat their employees that well." ((in 19 reviews)); "Favoritism is a big problem, making promotions extremely difficult." ((in 14 reviews)); "Upper management is completely disconnected from the sales associates." ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about Navy Exchange layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Navy Exchange locations?

Virginia Beach , San Diego , Norfolk , Honolulu , Pensacola , Annapolis , Jacksonville , Bethesda , Great Lakes , Pearl Harbor , Bremerton , Newport , Santa Rita , Groton , Patuxent River , Lemoore Nas , Oak Harbor , Portsmouth , Chino , Fallon , Silverdale , Nas Whidbey , Chesapeake , Suffolk , Agana Heights , Corpus Christi , Memphis , Lemoore , Port Hueneme CBC Base , Monterey

Navy Exchange reviews

3.3

57% would recommend to a friend

(663 total reviews)

R. J. BIANCHI

78% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

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Navy Exchange has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 663 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Navy Exchange employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

663 reviews

3.0

Jul 7, 2012

Pay is bad but the company and co-workers are great.

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is a non profit federal job. So once you are in unless you completely mess up you dont have to worry about losing your job. The honolulu NEX is a HUGE family. For the most part we all get along and are happy at work. You have MWR privileges like free usage of military gyms, theaters and MWR sponsored classes. I am provided with a free bus pass and CAC.

Cons

The flex, part time, and full time tier is frustrating. Flexs are your entry position. As a flex you have no benefits, single digit pay, and a hard time moving up in the company. In hawaii if you are not local you are not welcome here. It is hard to break through that but if you are a positive person with a good work ethic it is possible.

1.0

Mar 29, 2011

The worst place to work!

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable job, they will probably never go out of business or be subject to suffering from economic downturn.

Cons

Senior management incompetent, work hours are 10-12 hours a day 6-7 days a week. No feedback, no positiveness, pay is a terrible, they sell their benefits which are not even comparable to other similar companies.

4.0

Mar 29, 2011

Good pay and benefits to compensate for poor employee advancement opportunity.

Sales supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay for the field. Excellent benefits offered after 90 days of employment. 401 K available after one year. Best leave and holiday program. 10 paid holidays and 4 hours annual and 4 hours sick leave per pay period. 6/6 for veterans and former military. Worldwide company with and excellent chance to travel the world.

Cons

Because this is a government retail establishment, there are certain unrealistic expectations of the employees. Also there are very limited promotions from within. Most management positions are filled from outside hires. Often a person working as a supervisor for 5 years in one location will have to train two or three new managers. This is disappointing and discouraging.

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Pay is bad but the company and co-workers are great.

The worst place to work!

Good pay and benefits to compensate for poor employee advancement opportunity.

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