Is US Army a good company to work for as a Sergeant First Class?

Sergeant First Class professionals working at US Army have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 200 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of US Army employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Sergeant First Class Jobs at US Army now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Sergeant First Class interview questions at US Army .

Does US Army pay Sergeant First Class employees well?

Sergeant First Class professionals rate their compensation and benefits at US Army with 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 200 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.4% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Sergeant First Class salaries at US Army.

How happy are Sergeant First Class professionals working at US Army?

55% of Sergeant First Class employees at US Army would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 4% in the past 12 months. Sergeant First Class professionals have also rated US Army with a 2.3 rating for work-life-balance, 4.3 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.7 rating for culture and values and 3.8 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at US Army?

Officer (834) , Infantryman (752) , Soldier (692) , O3 - Army - Captain (615) , E5 - Army - Sergeant (614) , Intelligence Analyst (511) , Operations Manager (366) , E6 - Army - Staff Sergeant (342) , Human Resources Specialist (339) , Military Police (325) , E4 - Army - Specialist/Corporal (319) , Army Soldier (318) , Combat Medic (272) , 11B Infantryman (266) , Information Technology Specialist (266)

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

"The benefits are great and being part of a team that cares about you is awesome" ((in 6174 reviews)); "Company will not fold; you may enjoy working with Soldiers and veterans; pay is good" ((in 1739 reviews)); "Great for people who lack a direction in life and need team to find the career field they want to pursue" ((in 1216 reviews)); "As long as you do what you are supposed to and do it well then there is great job security." ((in 1101 reviews)); "Great opportunities if you are young and willing to "kiss up" to the right people." ((in 1095 reviews))

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

""Long hours and away from family and the pay doesn't fit the job you are required to do"" ((in 3411 reviews)); "Toxic leadership in both the (senior) NCO and Officer Corps... double standards." ((in 2395 reviews)); "deployment and long hours of work away from family" ((in 1035 reviews)); "No work/life balance or care if employees are unable to progress due to work requirements." ((in 1010 reviews)); "poor management sometimes and sometimes poor execution" ((in 307 reviews))

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US Army Sergeant First Class reviews

4.0

55% would recommend to a friend

(200 total reviews)

Robert

70% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Culture & values

3.2

Senior management

2.3

Work/Life balance

Sergeant First Class employees have rated US Army with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 200 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Sergeant First Class professionals have a good working experience there. US Army is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Sergeant First Class professionals compared to other employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

200 reviews

4.0

Apr 9, 2013

Excellent training and development for future management positions

Sergeant first class

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Medical, dental, education, food, housing, and numerous discounts for you and your family members. They even cover special medical procedures.

Cons

The hours. You will work about 90 hours a week in your basic job. In addition, you will be required to do manual labor and stay in excellent physical condition.

5.0

Mar 19, 2013

They took an inexperienced kid and made a leader

Sergeant first class

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The range of jobs to chose from is fantastic. The environment instills great core values and a fantastic work ethic.

Cons

For those who do not like a lot of structure and discipline, the Army can be a challenge. They take their procedures very seriously, even to the level of harming efficiency and productivity.

5.0

Jun 22, 2012