Does US Secret Service pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at US Secret Service?

62% of US Secret Service employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated US Secret Service 2.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at US Secret Service?

Special Agent (51) , Police Officer (11) , Uniformed Division Officer (8) , Officer (7) , Agent (5) , Investigator (4) , Supervisory Special Agent (4) , Assistant to the Special Agent In Charge (3) , Criminal Investigator (3) , Special Agent In Charge (3) , Assistant Special Agent In Charge (2) , Investigative Analyst (2) , Physical Security Specialist (2) , Secret Service Agent (2) , Security Officer (2)

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

"Get paid lots of overtime and get great training and see unique stuff" ((in 9 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 9 reviews)); "lot of overtime opportunity and great resume" ((in 7 reviews)); "Great benefits financially and geographically" ((in 5 reviews)); "Great Salary and Camaraderie." ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Work/life balance can be very tough." ((in 14 reviews)); "Long hours and short" ((in 12 reviews)); "Disengaged supervisors" ((in 4 reviews)); "Toxic, incompetent management and leadership." ((in 3 reviews)); "Low morale among many junior employees not mentally prepared for work requirements/long hours/travel/ lack of days off." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed US Secret Service locations?

Washington , New York , Dallas , Miami , Charlotte , Haymarket , Houston , Los Angeles , Denver , Auburn , Birmingham , Montgomery , Chicago , Springfield , Lynchburg , Phoenix , Albuquerque , Chapel Hill , Raleigh , Austin , Oxford , San Juan , Burlington , Memphis , Cleveland , San Diego , San Francisco , Ripon , Baltimore , Frederick

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US Secret Service reviews

4.0

62% would recommend to a friend

(186 total reviews)

James Murray

67% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Career opportunities

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Culture & values

2.9

Senior management

2.4

Work/Life balance

US Secret Service has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 186 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The US Secret Service 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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Reviews by job title

186 reviews

5.0

Oct 1, 2014

Best job in the world

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Doing great work you can be proud of.

Cons

Work/life balance is always a challenge. Always under the microscope. Do your job, have a tough skin and you'll be fine.

5.0

Oct 22, 2013

Stay-in-School Clerk

Stay-in-school clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great perks and accomodations for college students.

Cons

Limmitation of benefits when working part time. Full benefits are granted to those working as full time employees.

5.0

Jun 20, 2026

Serving our country comes with increased risks

Criminal investigator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Serving our country and keeping the financial sector safe

Cons

Increased risk due to DV protection

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