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?

"Benefits are good." ((in 35 reviews)); "Meet great people" ((in 23 reviews)); "Good work life balance since you can't take anything out of the SCIF to work at home." ((in 16 reviews)); "Job Security is Great" ((in 12 reviews)); "Many opportunities to move around and diversify your skill set." ((in 10 reviews))

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

"Pay is low for technical workers" ((in 14 reviews)); "Bad management, promotion is not fair," ((in 14 reviews)); "Parking may be terrible" ((in 13 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))

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

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3.7

73% would recommend to a friend

(347 total reviews)

Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, USA

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53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Career opportunities

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Senior management

National Security Agency has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 347 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).

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3.0

Jan 22, 2018

Well it's government

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Extremely stable job - the joke is that they won't fire you even if you do nothing, they'll just promote you. I would definitely recommend the NSA if you are a math major or if you work in any department other than business.

Cons

Business is not the NSA's strongsuit

5.0

Jan 16, 2018

Telecommunications Network Analyst

Digital network intelligence analyst

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Pros

Strong communication ties between shops and capabilities used to complete the mission in an efficient and timely manner. Open networking and architecture allows for easily and readily available networking opportunities. Additionally, above-par food in the cafeteria.

Cons

No major cons to speak of in regards to the company itself. In the 5-6 years I've worked for them I have met only one individual in a mid-level leadership position that was overly-demanding and slightly egotistical, but that's really it.

2.0

Jan 7, 2018

Not Recommended

Software developer

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Great Mission Good Benefits Good Work / Life Balance and Separation Development Programs

Cons

Poor salaries compared to industry Poor work environment Horrible IT services Endless bureaucracy New security initiatives make it virtually impossible to get work done

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DoW Cyber Apprenticeship Program

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Senior Technical Leader/ Chief, Plans, Policy, and Operations Division (DC)

Senior Executive Leader/ Deputy Director, Special Defense Task Force (DC)

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