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?

"Great people to work with" ((in 10 reviews)); "Great benefits financially and geographically" ((in 8 reviews)); "lot of overtime opportunity and great resume" ((in 5 reviews)); "Good salary, busy work, stay fit" ((in 5 reviews)); "Make great money and travel the world while protecting world leaders." ((in 5 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 11 reviews)); "Not minority friendly, horrible treatment, horrible supervisors, needs better leadership, horrible hours, not a lot of law enforcement opportunities" ((in 5 reviews)); "Disengaged supervisors" ((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

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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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186 reviews

4.0

Apr 25, 2025

A lot of hours but great opportunities

Special agent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Pay -Travel to exciting places -Sense of purpose

Cons

-Travel -Unreasonable hours at times

5.0

Apr 11, 2025

USSS SA

Special agent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

OT Travel Flexibility Experiences Salary

Cons

Away from home Hard to predict

1.0

Apr 1, 2025

Bad

Special agent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Money. Never see your family

Cons

Will never see your family or have a normal schedule Must bosses suck

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