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 make extra on detachments" ((in 80 reviews)); "good benefits compared to smallee contractor companies" ((in 66 reviews)); "The people I worked with on a daily basis were great" ((in 49 reviews)); "Good salary and life secure" ((in 26 reviews)); "A great opportunity to gain valuable experience working in these areas (if you're up to the challenge)." ((in 17 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 23 reviews)); "Poor communication, frequent mandatory overtime" ((in 15 reviews)); "Even managers don't like how hours are done." ((in 13 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.

PAE reviews

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

Oct 12, 2017

PAE Review

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Large company with a small company feel - Is located in a nice area - Parking/Metro is paid for

Cons

- Not a friendly environment - Management is incapable of supporting their employees/team - Management is degrading, often times sexist and bias - Little to no mobility within the company - Pay/Title rarely reflects employee role - Lack in Benefits - Turnover is extremely high - company does not have employee retention.

1.0

Feb 26, 2016

Don't do it!!!!

Personnel security specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There really isn't one, they are a huge company and they treat you like the nobody that you are to them. Constantly find ways to make more money and take more away from the employee. There are great employees who go above and beyond and don't get recognized for their contributions, its unfortunate how much we are taken for granted.

Cons

hit ceilings quick, pay terrible and don't have opportunity, terrible benefits. Management doesn't care about employees and HR is horrible!!!

2.0

Jan 10, 2016

Senior Program Management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

PAE is an experienced company and has a well known reputation for supporting the government and military across the globe.

Cons

PAE does not seem to do much with supporting the requirements development and acquisitions efforts within the Department of Defense.

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