Does Y-12 National Security Complex pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Y-12 National Security Complex employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Y-12 National Security Complex. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Y-12 National Security Complex?

82% of Y-12 National Security Complex employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Y-12 National Security Complex 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Y-12 National Security Complex?

Engineer (8) , Mechanical Engineer (3) , Process Engineer (3) , System Engineer (3) , Intern (2) , Nuclear Engineer (2) , Program Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at Y-12 National Security Complex according to real employee reviews?

"Great company, pay and benefits." ((in 9 reviews)); "Salary was great." ((in 4 reviews)); "The people are great." ((in 4 reviews)); "Nice people, great benefits, competitive salaries" ((in 3 reviews)); "Great work life balance." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Y-12 National Security Complex according to real employee reviews?

"Communication is HORRIBLE!! Company moral is non" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Y-12 National Security Complex locations?

Oak Ridge , Knoxville , Oakridge , Oliver Springs , Oakridge

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Sitting around doing nothing - Numerical Control Engineer Y-12 National Security Complex Employee Review

2.0

Jul 18, 2017

Numerical control engineer

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Pros

Pay and benefits are great. Some great people you'll never see since they are on the cleared side.

Cons

You will wait over a year for a clearance with NO work to do, enough to drive anybody insane. The longest 10 hours of your life, every day, every good website is blocked.

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5.0

Jul 21, 2026

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Flexible hours and slow work environment

Cons

Lots of regulations and red tape. Slow work environment

4.0

Jun 7, 2026

Development engineer

Recommend

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Pros

- Four 10-hour workdays weekly, plus time balancing - Very strong job security - Work-life balance is very good - Work culture is good, the people are very down-to-earth and relaxed - The work supports an important, meaningful mission

Cons

- DoE work pacing is very slow at times - Opaque promotion system that seemingly rewards less experienced new hires much more than long-term employees, with respect to time in grade

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