Question 1

Is US Marine Corps a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

US Marine Corps has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 16,924 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 3% over the last 12 months. 78% of employees would recommend working at US Marine Corps to a friend and 64% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about US Marine Corps have been left by employees working as First Sergeant, Colonel and Deputy Director.

Question 2

Does US Marine Corps pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at US Marine Corps?

Accepted Answer

78% of US Marine Corps employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated US Marine Corps 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at US Marine Corps?

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E5 - Marines - Sergeant (546), E4 - Marines - Corporal (335), Avionics Technician (208), Infantryman (195), Officer (192), Enlisted Military (142), Infantry Squad Leader (139), E6 - Marines - Staff Sergeant (137), Network Administrator (135), Logistics Officer (134), Marine (130), Intelligence Analyst (127), Marine Corps Officer (126), Field Radio Operator (125), Data Systems Administrator (121)

Question 5

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

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"Great benefits and career opportuinities for anyone that works hard and excels beyond the minimum requirements." ((in 1532 reviews)); "Great people and mission... you will never regret joining for 4 or 30 years." ((in 484 reviews)); "Great benitfits and job security." ((in 416 reviews)); "I have experienced many great opportunities in the military such as supervisor positions and teaching positions." ((in 364 reviews)); "Great training and camaraderie." ((in 300 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"long hours and a lot of mental stress can happen if not prepared to meet these challenges and deal with them" ((in 1173 reviews)); "Good and bad leadership" ((in 791 reviews)); "low pay and not enough incentive" ((in 384 reviews)); "Long hours away from family a lot" ((in 350 reviews)); "No work life balance but that is clearly evident when you get yourself into it." ((in 265 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about US Marine Corps layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed US Marine Corps locations?

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Camp Pendleton, San Diego, Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, Quantico, Twentynine Palms, Washington, Oceanside, Beaufort, Yuma, Cherry Point, Arlington, M C B H Kaneohe Bay, Havelock, Kaneohe, New Orleans, Fort Worth, Honolulu, Miramar, Tampa, Raleigh, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, New York, Los Angeles, Fort Meade, Kailua, Parris Island, Pensacola, Houston

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