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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
8
TOTAL
RATINGS
126

United States Department of Defense Company Culture

United States Department of Defense Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.8/5
United States Department of Defense's Overall Culture is rated B

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

United States Department of Defense CEO

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 United States Department of Defense's CEO
68 /100

Diversity at United States Department of Defense

Women at United States Department of Defense

United States Department of Defense eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

-60

United States Department of Defense employees are -60% more likely to recommend United States Department of Defense as a great place to work

0%Promoters
40%Passives
60%Detractors

Working at United States Department of Defense

Working at United States Department of Defense is rated average by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. United States Department of Defense employees are most satisfied about Perks And Benefits, Office Culture, and Environment categories, putting United States Department of Defense’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at United States Department of Defense was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at United States Department of Defense

B

Overall Company Culture at United States Department of Defense is rated B

Last updated months ago

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35%

United States Department of Defense ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

United States Department of Defense Employee Reviews

Out of 2 United States Department of Defense employee reviews, 50% were positive. The remaining 50% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping United States Department of Defense improve their work culture.

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Positive Reviews50%
Constructive Feedback50%

Positive Reviews From United States Department of Defense Employees

  • What do you like best about your company?
    Flexible schedule

Constructive Feedback From United States Department of Defense Employees

  • What would you most like to see improved at your company?
    career progression opportunity

United States Department of Defense Company Information

United States Department of Defense Company Overview

US DOD offers news, background information, database systems, equipment, multimedia, photo gallery and links for government and military.

HeadquarterUnited States of America
Websitewww.defense.gov/
Founding Date1947

United States Department of Defense Employees

8 employees at United States Department of Defense have reviewed United States Department of Defense across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 8 United States Department of Defense employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at United States Department of Defense are generally satisfied with their total compensation at United States Department of Defense, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at United States Department of Defense are generally satisfied with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. Less than half believe the meetings at United States Department of Defense are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at United States Department of Defense believe the environment at United States Department of Defense is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at United States Department of Defense is extremely fast. About 20% of the employees at United States Department of Defense work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at United States Department of Defense are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining United States Department of Defense - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

United States Department of Defense KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of United States Department of Defense's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 United States Department of Defense employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

United States Department of Defense Salaries

How much does United States Department of Defense pay?

How much do people at United States Department of Defense get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at United States Department of Defense is $130,339, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $129,504, or $62 per hour.

At United States Department of Defense, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $234,386 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,844 annually. Average United States Department of Defense salaries by department include: Communications at $227,125, Design at $123,843, Marketing at $108,976, and Finance at $89,824. Half of United States Department of Defense salaries are above $129,504.

7 employees at United States Department of Defense rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 21 ratings) while 5 employees at United States Department of Defense rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).

Salaries contributed from United States Department of Defense employees include job titles like Architect, Jr Developer, Editor, and Operations Manager. Comparably data has a total of 6 salary records from United States Department of Defense employees.

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$72k
$72k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$100k
$100k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$123k
$123k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$181k
$181k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$237k
$237k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$279k
$279k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$299k
$299k100th Percentile
$130,339*
Average Compensation
$129,504*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

United States Department of Defense Salaries by City

United States Department of Defense Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at United States Department of Defense

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at United States Department of Defense across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

United States Department of Defense Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Office Perks

  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

United States Department of Defense PTO

United States Department of Defense's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is United States Department of Defense's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. United States Department of Defense's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time50%
Vacation Policy50%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo50%
$1500 - $2500/mo50%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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Candidates By Department

Engineering
50%
HR
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Candidates By Location

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50%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding United States Department of Defense

What is United States Department of Defense eNPS?

The eNPS for United States Department of Defense is -60

What is the salary for Director of Marketing in United States Department of Defense?

Director of Marketing average salary in the US is 188k

What are the salaries in the IT in United States Department of Defense?

The average salaries for IT in United States Department of Defense is 108k

What are the benefits at United States Department of Defense?

United States Department of Defense perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays, Maternity / Paternity Leave, 401K / Retirement Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Work From Home Policy & Unique Office Space

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