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 90 reviews)); "good benefits compared to smallee contractor companies" ((in 64 reviews)); "The people I worked with on a daily basis were great" ((in 48 reviews)); "Good salary and life secure" ((in 23 reviews)); "A great opportunity to gain valuable experience working in these areas (if you're up to the challenge)." ((in 18 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 16 reviews)); "Even managers don't like how hours are done." ((in 13 reviews)); "Long hours 12" ((in 11 reviews)); "lack of leadership training" ((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

1.0

May 6, 2015

Disorganized and very disrespectful

Warehouse worker

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The only thing I can say about this company is that it is a job. The work is hard and they ride their workers harder than a horse at the Kentucky Derby.

Cons

This company is very trifling and underhanded. Of all the managers at the facility where I worked there was only one manager who seemed to care and knew how to treat the employees, the others were either totally clueless or extremely rude. They will never have to worry about me working for them ever again.

4.0

Apr 30, 2015

PAE is a good company to work for

Electronics technician ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy to get time off. Good hours. Pay is decent.

Cons

PAE is geared toward military retirees more so than a veteran who didn't stick it out until retirement. Because they are so lenient in allowing time off, those with other income, like military retirement pay or military disability income, tend to take advantage of the system and all others pull the work load.

5.0

Apr 30, 2015

Maintenance Vehicle & Equipment Manager

Maintenance vehicle & equipment manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

PAE is a wonderful company to work with, very good salary and benefits. Also very wonderful upper management to deal with on a daily basis. I loved working for PAE, great company to work for. Wishing I could go back to Iraq.

Cons

I was stationed at the US Embassy in Baghdad Iraq until May 2014 and then reassigned to (BDSC) Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center Air Field until Oct. 2014 when my (EOC) End Of Contract expired. Not really any cons at this time.

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