Question 1

Is US Army a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

US Army has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 50,871 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 71% of employees would recommend working at US Army to a friend and 59% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about US Army have been left by employees working as Command Sergeant Major, Master Sergeant and Senior Operations Manager.

Question 2

Does US Army pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, US Army employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at US Army. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at US Army?

Accepted Answer

71% of US Army employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated US Army 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at US Army?

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Officer (833), Infantryman (752), Soldier (692), O3 - Army - Captain (615), E5 - Army - Sergeant (614), Intelligence Analyst (510), Operations Manager (366), E6 - Army - Staff Sergeant (342), Human Resources Specialist (338), Military Police (325), Army Soldier (318), E4 - Army - Specialist/Corporal (318), Combat Medic (272), 11B Infantryman (266), Information Technology Specialist (266)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at US Army according to real employee reviews?

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"The benefits are great and being part of a team that cares about you is awesome" ((in 6237 reviews)); "Company will not fold; you may enjoy working with Soldiers and veterans; pay is good" ((in 1780 reviews)); "Great for people who lack a direction in life and need team to find the career field they want to pursue" ((in 1233 reviews)); "As long as you do what you are supposed to and do it well then there is great job security." ((in 1104 reviews)); "Great opportunities if you are young and willing to "kiss up" to the right people." ((in 1098 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at US Army according to real employee reviews?

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"Long hours and away from family and the pay doesn't fit the job you are required to do" ((in 3407 reviews)); "Toxic leadership in both the (senior) NCO and Officer Corps... double standards." ((in 2369 reviews)); "deployment and long hours of work away from family" ((in 1017 reviews)); "No work/life balance or care if employees are unable to progress due to work requirements." ((in 1003 reviews)); "most places will have bad hours and poor management" ((in 317 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about US Army layoffs in 2026?

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed US Army locations?

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Fort Bragg, Fort Hood, Washington, Fort Campbell, Tacoma, Colorado Springs, San Antonio, Fort Bliss, Fort Drum, El Paso, Fort Carson, Fort Riley, Fort Stewart, Fayetteville, Fort Benning, Killeen, Fort Lewis, Honolulu, Savannah, Fort Gordon, Fort Polk, New York, Augusta, Fort Sill, Schofield Barracks, Fort Knox, Columbus, Fort Meade, Columbia, Fort Belvoir

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Working with the US Army is rewarding but often frustrating due to bureaucratic regulations and a "groupthink" mentality

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