Does Oshkosh Defense pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Oshkosh Defense employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Oshkosh Defense. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Oshkosh Defense?

56% of Oshkosh Defense employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Oshkosh Defense 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Oshkosh Defense?

Engineer (7) , Production Assembler (7) , Project Manager (6) , Design Engineer (5) , Field Service Representative (5) , General Assembler (5) , Team Coordinator (5) , 301 General Assembler (4) , Assembly Line Worker (4) , Buyer (4) , Material Handler (4) , Program Manager (4) , Associate Systems Designer (3) , Contract Administrator (3) , Manager (3)

What are the pros of working at Oshkosh Defense according to real employee reviews?

"Great people that are passionate about the mission" ((in 26 reviews)); "first culture that invests in making you a better and more valuable employee." ((in 24 reviews)); "pay is good but not great if you've been working there a long time" ((in 22 reviews)); "OK pay and decent benefits" ((in 10 reviews)); "My coworkers are all awesome and the job is exciting." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Oshkosh Defense according to real employee reviews?

"1. Bad management" ((in 12 reviews)); "Some managers are abusive to their direct reports, with few consequences for their actions." ((in 10 reviews)); "Horrible work life balance." ((in 7 reviews)); "Union, no communication between levels,changing policies undermines authority, union workers know you have little power and challenge continuously, upper management expects miracles but gives little or no support, parts issues are insane and not addressed at all.Long hours with little reward." ((in 5 reviews)); "4. They don't care about employees" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Oshkosh Defense layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Oshkosh Defense layoffs and their outlook for job security at Oshkosh Defense in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Oshkosh Defense locations?

Oshkosh , Jefferson City , Spartanburg , Milwaukee , Green Bay , Detroit , Appleton , Greenville , Beloit , Menasha , Warren , Kingsport , Los Angeles , Westminster , Riverside , Leesville , Shreveport , Aberdeen , Atlanta , Hinesville , Savannah

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Oshkosh Defense reviews

3.4

56% would recommend to a friend

(242 total reviews)

Wilson Jones

55% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Senior management

Oshkosh Defense has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 242 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Oshkosh Defense employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

242 reviews

3.0

Jun 9, 2014

Cumbersome Policy

Contract administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Support those serving our country, most everyone is dedicated, the corp generally tells the truth, liberal policy regarding family time

Cons

We vs them mentality is rampant, layers of decision making, too focused on shareholders and not enough on the employees, too much of "stay in your lane"

3.0

Feb 29, 2020

Super cool end product - high impact, proud to come to work everyday

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supporting the troops and helping them stay safe by supporting the end product is a huge reason I wanted to work here. Company has a very positive culture and values. You are able to seek out the role that best suits your talents- software, powertrain, suspension, chassis, specific platform, etc. Very friendly and helpful coworkers. The mantra is People First, which seems to be moving the company in a very positive direction. There are lots of opportunities to contribute on corp wide teams and volunteer groups. Work life balance is pretty amazing. Most depts go off a 40 hr flex week. Work minimum 40 hrs (get your work done of coarse) and come in and leave work whenever you please. Healthcare is not bad, option is a High Deductible Health Plan combined with a HSA, and the company adds $500/yr to your HSA. No bonus stock options. 401k match up to 6%.

Cons

It seems like they are VERY stringent with pay. For example, a contractor of two years was hired on, with the same base pay I started at- while I was the one with no experience. Most contractors that go full-time say its a pay cut but they wanted the benefits. Expect less than 3% annual raise, with a flat rate across the board 800$ annual bonus - plus or minus $100 depending on company performance. The influence of individual performance and compensation seems disconnected. HR seems to control any monetary dispositions. HOWEVER, word is the HR dept is re-evaluating roles, we have our fingers crossed that it will become a competitive paying position. Con #2 Oshkosh, WI. Small town. Very flat. However, still loads to do in the few months of nice weather!

2.0

Mar 16, 2016

Poor Middle Management

Senior principal engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great products that save loves, smart and dedicated workers as a whole.

Cons

Some managers are abusive to their direct reports, with few consequences for their actions. Other managers are great. Make sure you like your manager before accepting employment.

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