Does US Defense Intelligence Agency pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, US Defense Intelligence Agency employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at US Defense Intelligence Agency. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at US Defense Intelligence Agency?

44% of US Defense Intelligence Agency employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated US Defense Intelligence Agency 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at US Defense Intelligence Agency?

Analyst (21) , Intelligence Analyst (18) , Intelligence Officer (18) , IT Specialist (5) , Program Manager (5) , Counterintelligence Agent (4) , Staff Officer (4) , Budget Analyst (3) , Division Chief (3) , Intel Analyst (3) , Senior Intelligence Analyst (3) , Cyber Battle Captain (2) , Deputy Branch Chief (2) , Deputy Division Chief (2) , Human Resources (2)

What are the pros of working at US Defense Intelligence Agency according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits were good but I'm honestly not sure how long that will last for." ((in 29 reviews)); "Good good good good people." ((in 16 reviews)); "Some great opportunities to contribute to national security." ((in 12 reviews)); "Pay is decent." ((in 12 reviews)); "Job security Great mission Varied opportunities" ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at US Defense Intelligence Agency according to real employee reviews?

"Toxic employees and Leadership." ((in 23 reviews)); "Nearly impossible to get promoted under new Talent Management System introduced 2 years ago, can only be promoted once a year; income stagnation after a number of years" ((in 13 reviews)); "Too bad if your manager doesnt like you or is too incompetent to do their job and WILL HOLD YOU BACK from doing so." ((in 5 reviews)); "no training, not given opportunity to learn or keep current on anything" ((in 5 reviews)); "Horrible management, nepotism and inappropriate behavior by higher ranking supervisors." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed US Defense Intelligence Agency locations?

Washington , Reston , Tampa , Colorado Springs , Arlington , Honolulu , Charlottesville , Quantico , Omaha , Baltimore , Macdill AFB , Richmond , Norfolk , Alexandria , Herndon , Woodbridge , Detroit , El Paso , Kempner , Killeen , Ewa Beach , Pearl Harbor , Mason , Oceanside , Pittsburgh , Hanover , Silver Spring , Miami , Orlando , Douglasville

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2.8

44% would recommend to a friend

(282 total reviews)

Lieutenant General Vincent R. Stewart, USMC

50% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Career opportunities

2.7

Culture & values

2.6

Senior management

US Defense Intelligence Agency has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 282 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The US Defense Intelligence Agency employee rating is 23% below average for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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282 reviews

5.0

Mar 19, 2026

Best company to work for

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Career advancement Flexible with schedule

Cons

Sometimes there's a bit of conflict with other staff who feel like they should value people based on whether they are fed or contractor

4.0

Dec 30, 2025

You will do great things

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunities always present themselves to you

Cons

You need to navigate through the bureaucracy

4.0

Nov 18, 2024

Government Agency

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I worked with some very smart people here.

Cons

This is a government agency.

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