Does National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency?

68% of National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency?

Analyst (25) , Geospatial Analyst (19) , Program Manager (16) , Imagery Analyst (14) , Intern (9) , GEOINT Analyst (8) , Police Officer (7) , Senior Analyst (6) , Systems Engineer (6) , Contract Specialist (5) , Geodetic Orbit Scientist (4) , Manager (4) , Research Scientist (4) , Branch Chief (3) , Cartographer (3)

What are the pros of working at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency according to real employee reviews?

"I have been working at NGA for 3 years and so far the benefits are great." ((in 39 reviews)); "Pay is good" ((in 25 reviews)); "Great People to work with." ((in 24 reviews)); "Some great opportunities to use cool technology and do innovation that matters" ((in 16 reviews)); "Beautiful building and an operational mentality to get the mission done." ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency according to real employee reviews?

"abysmal management" ((in 14 reviews)); "The workload and beauacratic culture turned me off." ((in 9 reviews)); "Parking is always a problem if you don’t carpool" ((in 6 reviews)); "All jobs in the intelligence community require a security clearance which is a very long and tedious process and you are bound by a government salary." ((in 6 reviews)); "Real aversion to doing anything about bad managers, and many are running out of places to which they can be moved!" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency layoffs and their outlook for job security at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency in 2026.

What are the top reviewed National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency locations?

Springfield , Saint Louis , Washington , Bethesda , North Springfield , Alexandria , Arlington , Aurora , Fort Belvoir , Reston , Charlottesville , Norfolk , Fairfax , Stafford , Woodbridge , Las Cruces , Dayton , La Verne , Annapolis , Tampa , McLean , Lake St Louis , Langley Park

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3.7

68% would recommend to a friend

(70 total reviews)

Vice Admiral Frank Whitworth

73% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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4.0

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3.8

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3.6

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3.5

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3.3

Culture & values

2.9

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2.0

Apr 9, 2018

Was Great...Not True Anymore

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Stability of Government employment can't be beat. Benefits are good. Great mission and generally terrific people at the working level. Great facility in the DC area, lots of good food options and good gym.

Cons

Highly political environment with rampant unprofessional behavior at the highest levels of management. Nepotism and "good ole boy" network is as active as ever. Poor performance and unprofessional behavior simply overlooked or transferred to become someone else's problem. Rumor spreading is at an all-time high with no end in sight as management continues to simply brush it all off and give the typical political speeches and responses to the various happenings.

5.0

Mar 5, 2018

Best employer I've ever had!!

Human resources officer

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Pros

- Excellent talent and professional development opportunities - Amazing leadership and support team - Unique, enduring mission - Highly competitive compensation - Excellent medical, life insurance, and retirement benefits - Great work/life balance

Cons

- Pre-employment process is lengthy due to security clearance process

4.0

Feb 6, 2018

Program Officer and Administrator

Program officer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Flexibility, great salary and benefits, diverse work, important mission, good coworkers.

Cons

Limited promotion potential, cliquish, does not properly reward/discipline deserving employees well, too many ineffective leaders.

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