Does National Security Agency pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, National Security Agency employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at National Security Agency. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at National Security Agency?

73% of National Security Agency employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated National Security Agency 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at National Security Agency?

Analyst (17) , Software Engineer (13) , Intelligence Analyst (11) , Intern (9) , Mathematician (6) , Data Scientist (5) , Manager (5) , Police Officer (5) , Contract Specialist (4) , Language Analyst (4) , Program Manager (4) , Recruiter (4) , Signals Analyst (4) , Software Developer (4) , Applied Research Mathematician (3)

What are the pros of working at National Security Agency according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits and experience." ((in 34 reviews)); "Meet great people" ((in 24 reviews)); "Pay was good for a co" ((in 17 reviews)); "Good work life balance since you can't take anything out of the SCIF to work at home." ((in 15 reviews)); "Job Security is Great" ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at National Security Agency according to real employee reviews?

"Parking may be terrible" ((in 12 reviews)); "Bad management, promotion is not fair," ((in 11 reviews)); "Although, if you can hold put until you get to the upper ranks; you will have a good salary for your level of responsibility." ((in 10 reviews)); "Bad leadership" ((in 8 reviews)); "There is still quite a bit of nepotism." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed National Security Agency locations?

Fort Meade , Fort George G Meade , Baltimore , Washington , San Antonio , Columbia , Augusta , Honolulu , Glen Burnie , Odenton , Linthicum , Fort Gordon , Maryland Heights , New York , Los Angeles , Aurora , Annapolis Junction , Elkridge , Fort George G Mead Junction , American Fork , Chicago , Hampton , Leesburg , Ithaca , Ann Arbor , Hastings , Albuquerque , Austin , Schofield Barracks , Waipahu

National Security Agency reviews

3.7

73% would recommend to a friend

(346 total reviews)

Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, USA

Not enough data to show CEO approval

53% positive business outlook

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National Security Agency has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 346 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The National Security Agency employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

346 reviews

4.0

Mar 24, 2017

Technical leader

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Challenging work,good people, great benefits

Cons

Part of a large government bureaucracy. Continuous security clearance requirements.

4.0

Jul 30, 2016

Re-organizing

Security professional

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many opportunities to move around and diversify your skill set.

Cons

Good ole boy system is in effect in particular organizations.

3.0

Jan 15, 2016

Challenge to stay ahead of technology

Intelligence analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Can contribute to the security of the nation; Good for those seeking longevity- takes criminal activity to get fired!

Cons

Compensation not on par with private industry or CIA; bureaucracy is rampant except in crisis; virtually hamstrung because of Govt's unwillingness to address encryption with high tech leaders; upcoming "reorganization" has employees on pins and needles.

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