Question 1

Does PAE pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, PAE employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at PAE. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at PAE?

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62% of PAE employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated PAE 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at PAE?

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Aircraft Mechanic (18), General Clerk (14), Manager (14), Supervisor (12), Analyst (10), Contractor (10), General Clerk I (10), General Office Worker (10), Research Analyst (10), Project Manager (9), Mechanic (8), Avionics Technician (7), Cst (7), Law Clerk (7), Program Manager (7)

Question 4

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

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"good pay and program abroad" ((in 87 reviews)); "good benefits compared to smallee contractor companies" ((in 56 reviews)); "The people I worked with on a daily basis were great" ((in 48 reviews)); "Good salary and life secure" ((in 22 reviews)); "A great opportunity to gain valuable experience working in these areas (if you're up to the challenge)." ((in 19 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"Upper management not fully versed in the aspects of each contract." ((in 23 reviews)); "Poor communication, frequent mandatory overtime" ((in 16 reviews)); "lack of leadership training" ((in 12 reviews)); "Even managers don't like how hours are done." ((in 12 reviews)); "No trainings that are valuable for your growth" ((in 11 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about PAE layoffs in 2026?

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

Question 7

What are the top reviewed PAE locations?

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Washington, Arlington, Falls Church, New York, Lees Summit, San Diego, Overland Park, Winchester, Houston, Kansas City, Fort Worth, Ashburn, Lincoln, West Palm Beach, Dover, Lemoore Nas, Virginia Beach, Tucson, Patuxent River, Chicago, Fredericksburg, Sterling, San Antonio, Sheppard AFB, Honolulu, Clarksburg, Lemoore, Portsmouth, Las Vegas, Cape Canaveral

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