Does PAE pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, PAE employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at PAE. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at PAE?

62% of PAE employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated PAE 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at PAE?

Aircraft Mechanic (18) , General Clerk (14) , Manager (14) , Supervisor (12) , Analyst (10) , Contractor (10) , General Clerk I (10) , General Office Worker (10) , Research Analyst (10) , Project Manager (9) , Mechanic (8) , Avionics Technician (7) , Cst (7) , Law Clerk (7) , Program Manager (7)

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

"good pay and program abroad" ((in 79 reviews)); "good benefits compared to smallee contractor companies" ((in 67 reviews)); "The people I worked with on a daily basis were great" ((in 49 reviews)); "Good salary and life secure" ((in 21 reviews)); "Easy to get hired and good work life balance." ((in 16 reviews))

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

"Upper management not fully versed in the aspects of each contract." ((in 24 reviews)); "Poor communication, frequent mandatory overtime" ((in 17 reviews)); "Even managers don't like how hours are done." ((in 15 reviews)); "No trainings that are valuable for your growth" ((in 12 reviews)); "Long hours 12" ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about PAE layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.5

62% would recommend to a friend

(988 total reviews)

John Heller

78% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Senior management

PAE has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 988 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The PAE 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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988 reviews

3.0

Jan 19, 2017

Servicer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting work. Most of the coworkers good people.

Cons

Some of the key people were jerks.

3.0

Jan 13, 2017

Contractor

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good amount of leave and health benefits.

Cons

Boring and no increase in pay nor opportunity for job advancement.

3.0

Jan 12, 2017

Overall the people are amazing that I work for and that work for me

Maintenance control

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Job satisfaction. My area of expertise. 401k is matched 50 percent. Work in close relations with the Navy which keeps a strong brotherhood.

Cons

Medical benefits. Dealing with the union CBA and hurdles for disciplinary actions. There are several employees that get away with being bad workers with no recourse.

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