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 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))

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 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))

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

PAE reviews

3.5

62% would recommend to a friend

(989 total reviews)

John Heller

78% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Senior management

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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Reviews by job title

989 reviews

4.0

Apr 10, 2015

QC

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I worked in Defense Logistic Agency Safe ports and I am Quality Control Specialist in logistics and I have to check material Receiving producers, Material handling , Material shipping and material packing every thing I have to check and take action direct inform the management.

Cons

I have to check material quality and material expire date and i have to check every single item physically quantity checking inventory checking.

2.0

Feb 24, 2015

Sr. Manager

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The satisfaction that all US expat in this contract despite issues with PAE worked diligently to satisfy the customer - USG.

Cons

Lack of real leadership, lack of ethics although the company have a robust SOP produced by a Sr. company ethics officer, it is not followed. PAE leadership violates host country regulatory laws & regulations to include financial disclosure laws. In many cases, avoiding to pay in country tax; a clear violation of the law. Veterans are belittled by Sr. leadership without regards of years of faithful service to the US, and in many case, the same leadership never served in the US Military. Religious persecution was the norm, I experienced it with one very Senior company leader. I was persuaded to resign my position or else. To senior leadership, employees were at the time, just a number and a means to make money for "overhead"......sad indeed.

5.0

Feb 23, 2015

I have got a lot of experience by this company and also I had got other opportunity to complete ms office course.

General maintenance worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My best reason Whoever want to work at this company they will get equal opportunity .

Cons

All are team and friendly work.

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