Does PAE pay their employees well?

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.

How satisfied are employees working at PAE?

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.

What are the top reviewed jobs at PAE?

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)

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

"good pay and make extra on detachments" ((in 81 reviews)); "good benefits compared to smallee contractor companies" ((in 66 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))

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

"Upper management not fully versed in the aspects of each contract." ((in 24 reviews)); "Poor communication, frequent mandatory overtime" ((in 17 reviews)); "Even managers don't like how hours are done." ((in 13 reviews)); "No trainings that are valuable for your growth" ((in 12 reviews)); "Long hours 12" ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about PAE layoffs in 2026?

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.

What are the top reviewed PAE locations?

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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3.5

62% would recommend to a friend

(989 total reviews)

John Heller

78% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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PAE has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 989 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The PAE 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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989 reviews

3.0

Jan 30, 2023

PAE Review

Policy coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible management, fully integrated in the client team

Cons

Horrible leave policy (15 days accrued sick and holiday), very transactional

4.0

Jan 19, 2023

Good place to work

Aviation ordnanceman

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay, and good hours

Cons

California taxes are horrible to deal with

1.0

Jan 13, 2023

Toxic environment

Molecular biologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

In NYC manager has an issue with micromanaging, trying to get into everything. Horrible management, very toxic environment for anyone

Cons

No cons for this company

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