Question 1

Does US Coast Guard pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, US Coast Guard employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at US Coast Guard. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at US Coast Guard?

Accepted Answer

82% of US Coast Guard employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated US Coast Guard 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at US Coast Guard?

Accepted Answer

Machinery Technician (95), Officer (84), Boatswains Mate (82), Electronics Technician (79), Aviation Maintenance Technician (70), Operations Specialist (70), Military Officer (51), Enlisted Military (39), Chief Petty Officer (36), Seaman (34), Marine Science Technician (33), Storekeeper (33), Information Systems Technician (32), Lieutenant (31), Petty Officer (24)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at US Coast Guard according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"The people are great and serving my country is humbling!" ((in 195 reviews)); "Good pay around the 8 year mark (if on a normal advancement track)." ((in 150 reviews)); "Great opportunity to gain a lot of knowledge of a lot of things and help others." ((in 93 reviews)); "Reasonable but no longer great training" ((in 55 reviews)); "work life balance is great" ((in 53 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at US Coast Guard according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"long hours and many days away from home" ((in 121 reviews)); "Poor leadership that only wants to cover their butts and looks the other way when it benefits them" ((in 106 reviews)); "time away from home, long hours" ((in 41 reviews)); "Bad management but dependent on location." ((in 27 reviews)); "Bad supervisors and officers can really ruin the experience." ((in 17 reviews))

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