Question 1

Is US Navy a good company to work for?

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US Navy has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 34,446 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 65% of employees would recommend working at US Navy to a friend and 56% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about US Navy have been left by employees working as Senior Enlisted Advisor, LCPO and Master Chief Petty Officer.

Question 2

Does US Navy pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, US Navy employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at US Navy. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at US Navy?

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65% of US Navy employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated US Navy 2.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at US Navy?

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Electronics Technician (655), E5 - Navy - Petty Officer Second Class (607), Hospital Corpsman (578), Logistics Specialist (455), Officer (403), E6 - Navy - Petty Officer, First Class (364), E7 - Navy - Chief Petty Officer (341), Naval Officer (323), Information Systems Technician (321), Nuclear Machinist Mate (299), Surface Warfare Officer (259), Nuclear Submarine Officer (250), Aviation Electronics Technician (243), Avionics Technician (214), Nuclear Electricians Mate Navy (209)

Question 5

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

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"It's got great benefits and you get out of it what you put into it" ((in 4055 reviews)); "The pay Is good depending on rank and the majority of it is not taxed which is nice." ((in 1509 reviews)); "It's pretty nice that you have great job security for the length of our contract" ((in 1088 reviews)); "Great people that pour their heart and soul into a job to get optimum results." ((in 929 reviews)); "Great opportunity to enhance your life and transition successfully to a high paying civilian career." ((in 775 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"Poor leadership leads to high turnover and increased sharing of individuals recommending others to not join." ((in 1278 reviews)); "No work/life balance and unorganized" ((in 865 reviews)); "Having to be away from family and long hours sometimes" ((in 688 reviews)); "Poor management but improving" ((in 306 reviews)); "Time off depends on rate(job) and whether or not station on a sea or shore ballet." ((in 259 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about US Navy layoffs in 2026?

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed US Navy locations?

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San Diego, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Washington, Jacksonville, Bremerton, Honolulu, Groton, Pearl Harbor, Charleston, Pensacola, Oak Harbor, Kings Bay, Silverdale, Seattle, San Antonio, Everett, Lemoore, Mayport, Great Lakes, Gulfport, Patuxent River, New York, Fort Meade, Bangor, Portsmouth, Arlington, Los Angeles, Goose Creek, Coronado

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