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3.1

36% would recommend to a friend

(2,785 total reviews)

Carolyn W. Colvin

34% approve of CEO

23% positive business outlook

Social Security Administration has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,785 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Social Security Administration 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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3K reviews
3.0
Jan 20, 2026

SSA ALJ

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You provide friendly review of disability appeals to the American public.

Cons

Constant pressure to move decisions and schedule more hearings while the management is reducing force and encouraging others to leave Federal Service. Attrition was high in 2025 and with a hiring freeze in place for 2026.

1.0
Jan 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits PTO Pension Life insurance

Cons

Overworked Heavy workload Toxic work environments Micromanaging

2.0
Jan 15, 2026

waiting to get out

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I have a paycheck to take care of my basic needs

Cons

The risk of working and not getting paid as well as being micro managed

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