Does BAE Systems USA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, BAE Systems USA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at BAE Systems USA. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at BAE Systems USA?

67% of BAE Systems USA employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated BAE Systems USA 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at BAE Systems USA?

Software Engineer (107) , Engineer (78) , Systems Engineer (68) , Program Manager (58) , Senior Software Engineer (55) , Senior Systems Engineer (49) , Analyst (42) , Project Manager (41) , Mechanical Engineer (39) , Intelligence Analyst (36) , Financial Analyst (34) , Technical Intern III (34) , Intern (31) , Principal Systems Engineer (30) , Manager (28)

What are the pros of working at BAE Systems USA according to real employee reviews?

"Good Benefits and good paid" ((in 371 reviews)); "Lots of flexibility and good pay compared to peers" ((in 262 reviews)); "Good work/life balance is attainable" ((in 155 reviews)); "Salary is good and on time." ((in 87 reviews)); "Workplace and culture is great." ((in 81 reviews))

What are the cons of working at BAE Systems USA according to real employee reviews?

"Upper management is disconnected from daily operatons" ((in 76 reviews)); "Too many managers and too many levels of management." ((in 69 reviews)); "there are frequent layoffs." ((in 52 reviews)); "Overall poor pay and no bonuses" ((in 33 reviews)); "Better communication and diversity would help." ((in 25 reviews))

What are employees saying about BAE Systems USA layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about BAE Systems USA layoffs and their outlook for job security at BAE Systems USA in 2026.

What are the top reviewed BAE Systems USA locations?

London , Rochester , Barrow in Furness , Manchester , Bristol , Glasgow , Glascoed , Farnborough , Warton , Telford , Poole , Weymouth , Farnborough , Portsmouth , New York , Grantham , Newcastle upon Tyne , Farnham , Guildford , Bournemouth , Barrow , Liverpool , Southampton , Preston , Samlesbury , Nottingham , Warton

Skip to content Skip to footer

Notifications

BAE Systems USA

Part of BAE Systems

BAE Systems USA reviews

3.7

67% would recommend to a friend

(3,621 total reviews)

Tom Arseneault

75% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

BAE Systems USA has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 3,621 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The BAE Systems USA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace and defence industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

4K reviews

3.0

Jul 2, 2026

Plant management self serving

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good department team of folks from Aiken

Cons

New management not from Aiken don’t care about people. Very self serving and focused on their own promotion.

4.0

Jul 2, 2026

Great place overall

Test engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent work and growth opportunities

Cons

Communication could be better within project teams

3.0

Jun 30, 2026

Solid company with outdated technology and low pay

Buisness analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

With a good manager, the company is very solid other than when the Government shuts down or a contract is canceled then your out of work.

Cons

Not great pay and a company built on 1950's technology with a sprinkled of new tech dropped on top.

Viewing 1 - 3 of 3,621 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

BAE Systems

3.8★Compensation & Benefits

Airbus

3.9★Compensation & Benefits

Rolls-Royce

4.0★Compensation & Benefits

Thales

3.7★Compensation & Benefits

Jobs at BAE Systems USA

Program Excellence Project Analyst Sr.

Facilities Engineer Senior – Projects

City of Westminster, England

£97K - £165K /yr

(Employer provided)

View job

Principal Mechanical Engineer

City of Westminster, England