Does Leidos pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Leidos employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Leidos. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Leidos?

74% of Leidos employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Leidos 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Leidos?

Software Engineer (237) , Project Manager (113) , Systems Engineer (78) , Analyst (76) , Senior Software Engineer (73) , Engineer (64) , Software Developer (61) , Systems Administrator (61) , Distribution Engineer (56) , Associate Distribution Engineer (45) , Program Manager (41) , Intern (40) , Intelligence Analyst (39) , Network Engineer (39) , Geospatial Analyst (37)

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

"Good benefits and lots of open positions if you're looking for a transition or move.." ((in 503 reviews)); "The people are great and knowledgeable" ((in 341 reviews)); "Leidos has good benefits and depending upon the contract good pay... but their timecards are a joke." ((in 340 reviews)); "Good work life balance and 401K" ((in 259 reviews)); "Good Salary and HSA plans" ((in 129 reviews))

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

"Upper management do not care about you." ((in 73 reviews)); "Pay increases have been fairly small and no bonuses or additional compensation of any significant amount have been given." ((in 70 reviews)); "The lines of communication up and down the ranks are poor." ((in 37 reviews)); "PTO and 401K could be better" ((in 24 reviews)); "In most cases this was due to senior management not communicating with middle management." ((in 22 reviews))

What are employees saying about Leidos layoffs in 2026?

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

Leidos reviews

3.8

74% would recommend to a friend

(5,093 total reviews)

Tom Bell

84% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

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Leidos has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 5,093 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Leidos employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aeroespacial y defensa industry (3.6 stars).

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5K reviews

5.0

Sep 3, 2025

Great Company To Work For

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, who are smart and easy to get along with. Great benefits as well. 10/10

Cons

I don't have anything bad to say

4.0

Aug 30, 2025

Very Flexible, Chill Culture

Program finance analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Remote work -Company is helpful in moving you within itself -People are very relaxed and willing to help wherever they can -People are humble and nice -6% 401k match with immediate vestment

Cons

-Pay is not as competitive but still ok -Not really willing to negotiate on pay -Promotions usually lead to $3-5 raises per hour (small pay bump)

4.0

Aug 27, 2025

Treated like family

Customer support

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Outstanding support among peers, remote options. Good pay range based on experience. Internal promotion opportunities. Work life balance and generous PTO after a year of employment. Excellent management within my department.

Cons

Benefits can be a bit pricey but worth it. 401, stock, insurance, hsa options available.

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