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 80 reviews)); "good benefits compared to smallee contractor companies" ((in 68 reviews)); "The people I worked with on a daily basis were great" ((in 51 reviews)); "Good salary and life secure" ((in 28 reviews)); "Easy to get hired and good work life balance." ((in 16 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)); "Even managers don't like how hours are done." ((in 14 reviews)); "Long hours 12" ((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

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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).

Reviews by job title

989 reviews

5.0

Jul 29, 2022

Great Job

Hvac service technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Work life balance - Benefits - Job Security

Cons

Long drive to work if you're not in the area.

3.0

Jul 25, 2022

Overseas Contractor

Program supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is good for overhead employee and Vacation benefits were good. Bought by a far superior company in Amentum

Cons

Treated overseas employee different than stateside employees, no Short term disability offered, no maternity leave authorized. Medical Benefits and Life insurance at least double what stateside rates were. Underbid contracts to pad their portfolio before the sale to Amentum. Upper management not fully versed in the aspects of each contract. HR always busy and very slow to respond. Toxic Management and the good old boy network.

5.0

Jul 25, 2022

Great work benefits

Technical recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits and work-life balance. Very organized in management structure

Cons

I dont have any cons right now. I've been here for 6 months

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