Leidos reviews

3.8

74% would recommend to a friend

(5,105 total reviews)
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Tom Bell

84% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Leidos has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 5,105 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Leidos employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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3.0
May 12, 2025

They're fine, I guess

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Pros

After a few years working for Leidos, I can say... they're fine, I guess. The bosses treat us well, the pay is okay, they told the FAA they don't support us going back to the office full time.

Cons

Leave is atrocious. They'll drop us in a moment if the money from the FAA shuts off. No sick leave. Vacation leave is a pittance. Did I mention the leave?

2.0
Apr 22, 2025
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Pros

Leidos has very rigid policies, and you can use them to your advantage if you're not too lazy to read them all. Need a new college degree? There is a way to pay for it! Leidos will pay a consistent paycheck and very rarely miss payments. Leidos is open to diversity and DEI. Leidos will support various causes. Leidos always wins the best ethics contests (that's a warning)

Cons

Your experience will greatly depend on which contract you're supporting. Some people will have it better, others will have it worse. One thing that is consistent is NO UPWARD movement in terms of dollars. There is a hard limit on the maximum raise you can get (and it's very, very small). So if you're looking to become a Senior, Director, or Management (Positions that pay $300k+ at a private corporation), then you're going to be doing it for FREE! You typically get the salary you signed and don't move from there (unless you're sleeping with the boss?). Essentially, this company is good if you need a place to chill for a few years, as they primarily focus on meeting the minimum contract requirements. This means that work won't be too difficult (unless you work in proposals). However, the pay is FAR BELOW the same jobs at a private corporation. CAUTION: If you think you are being offered a good salary, make sure to double-check the BENEFIT PACKAGE. They have multiple options, and even the best one is EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE! Think 15k+ in potential medical expenses... CAUTION: They use a NORMAL DISTRIBUTION to evaluate performance each year (like many evil corporations). This method compares employees to each other, and whoever is best at lying or stealing other people's work will get a raise! WARNING: Leidos prioritizes seniority over qualifications. If you think you're going to come here and progress upwards, think again! People who have stayed in a specific job role for 10, 15, 20+ years will be prioritized for advancement even if they have no education, skills, or contribute any real value.

2.0
Mar 19, 2025
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Pros

Most of the people are nice

Cons

This company likes to keep workers as temps (with no benefits, raises, PTO, 401k, etc) for years at a time. Very exploitative.

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