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

(346 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 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).

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346 reviews

5.0

Oct 22, 2017

Great place to make a difference -- easy to have ideas heard

Chief strategy and innovation

Recommend

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Pros

Talented people to work wit; with an in-house school and money for outside classes - lots of opportunities to get better at what you do. No need to change jobs to get a promotion or a raise. Lots of opportunity to travel if you like that. No need (and no ability) to check email or phone for messages on your off-time. Internal intranet and collaboration tools are a life-saver in getting things done.

Cons

It's a big place, working on teams helps, but there is a lot to learn about how the place works.

5.0

Oct 6, 2017

Wonderful people working together to ensure our country’s prosperous future.

Mission engagement, requirements, and assessments

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The diversity of people that work here creates a wonderful blend that provides for many unique experiences and culture education.

Cons

There is typically a long walk involved with getting to you work site but does yield a stimulating start to your day.

4.0

Sep 30, 2017

Wide range of talent and offices

Coop student

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work with the brightest people the country has to offer! Patriots and developers alike. Mission focused.

Cons

Some not so bright! All the tallest of govt work are true. Beware some offices

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Jobs at National Security Agency

DoW Cyber Apprenticeship Program

Former Intelligence Community (IC) Professionals

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

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

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