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

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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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3.0

Apr 24, 2015

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Pros

Good corporate finance experience, lots of interesting nuances and exposure to international rules and regulations. Good people, made some friends.

Cons

Long hours. Chaotic disorganized departments, not very receptive to new ideas on how to improve the process. Worked almost 7 days a week, which burned me out very very quickly.

3.0

Apr 15, 2015

Performance Quality Assurance Coordinator

Performance quality assurance coordinator

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Diverse Military and Government Contractor worldwide.

Cons

They tend to eliminate job positions through thier "work force reduction" program during contract award periods at the Customers request for workforce modifications.

4.0

Apr 10, 2015

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I worked in Defense Logistic Agency Safe ports and I am Quality Control Specialist in logistics and I have to check material Receiving producers, Material handling , Material shipping and material packing every thing I have to check and take action direct inform the management.

Cons

I have to check material quality and material expire date and i have to check every single item physically quantity checking inventory checking.

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