Question 1

Is US Navy a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

US Navy has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 34,468 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 65% of employees would recommend working at US Navy to a friend and 57% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about US Navy have been left by employees working as Senior Enlisted Advisor, LCPO and Master Chief Petty Officer.

Question 2

Does US Navy pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, US Navy employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at US Navy. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at US Navy?

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65% of US Navy employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated US Navy 2.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at US Navy?

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Electronics Technician (656), E5 - Navy - Petty Officer Second Class (607), Hospital Corpsman (578), Logistics Specialist (457), Officer (403), E6 - Navy - Petty Officer, First Class (364), E7 - Navy - Chief Petty Officer (341), Naval Officer (324), Information Systems Technician (323), Nuclear Machinist Mate (299), Surface Warfare Officer (259), Nuclear Submarine Officer (251), Aviation Electronics Technician (243), Avionics Technician (214), Nuclear Electricians Mate Navy (209)

Question 5

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

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"It's got great benefits and you get out of it what you put into it" ((in 4000 reviews)); "The pay Is good depending on rank and the majority of it is not taxed which is nice." ((in 1522 reviews)); "It's pretty nice that you have great job security for the length of our contract" ((in 1135 reviews)); "Fulfilling work and you get to meet great people while traveling and earning a paycheck." ((in 933 reviews)); "A great opportunity to lead some of the most talented men and women in the world." ((in 783 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"At times pulled some long hours and worked in some challenging locations in the world." ((in 2245 reviews)); "Poor leadership leads to high turnover and increased sharing of individuals recommending others to not join." ((in 1265 reviews)); "No work/life balance and unorganized" ((in 860 reviews)); "Away from home a lot and long hours." ((in 687 reviews)); "Poor management but improving" ((in 294 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about US Navy layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about US Navy layoffs and their outlook for job security at US Navy in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed US Navy locations?

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San Diego, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Washington, Jacksonville, Bremerton, Honolulu, Groton, Pearl Harbor, Charleston, Pensacola, Oak Harbor, Kings Bay, Silverdale, Seattle, San Antonio, Everett, Lemoore, Mayport, Great Lakes, Gulfport, Patuxent River, New York, Fort Meade, Bangor, Portsmouth, Arlington, Los Angeles, Goose Creek, Coronado

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