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 37 reviews)); "Many Projects, Mostly good People" ((in 25 reviews)); "Good work life balance since you can't take anything out of the SCIF to work at home." ((in 16 reviews)); "Pay was good for a co" ((in 15 reviews)); "Many opportunities to move around and diversify your skill set." ((in 12 reviews))

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

"Parking is bad in some locations" ((in 13 reviews)); "Bad management, promotion is not fair," ((in 11 reviews)); "Salary also doesn't move up very fast." ((in 9 reviews)); "Bad leadership" ((in 8 reviews)); "There is still quite a bit of nepotism." ((in 3 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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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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347 reviews

5.0

Sep 22, 2023

Excellent Place to work

Information systems security engineer

Recommend

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Pros

Interested in retention of employees. Strive for employee happiness while fulfilling mission goals. Lots of benefits outside of pay that makes this a formidable employer. Best place I've worked.

Cons

Recently extended time in grade requirement for promotion.

1.0

Sep 16, 2023

Look elsewhere

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

training stabililty overseas opportunities starting positions

Cons

management leadership toxic culture poor pay for technical fields

4.0

Aug 24, 2023

NSA

Compliance officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting and impactful mission; continuous learning opportunities

Cons

Pay competitively low; red tape can be frustrating

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