Question 1

Does DEA pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DEA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DEA. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at DEA?

Accepted Answer

78% of DEA employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated DEA 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at DEA?

Accepted Answer

Special Agent (30), Supervisory Special Agent (11), Investigative Assistant (5), Assistant Special Agent In Charge (4), Diversion Investigator (4), Special Agent/Criminal Investigator (4), Criminal Investigator (3), Intelligence Analyst (3), Intelligence Research Specialist (3), Investigator (3), Senior Special Agent (3), Administrative (2), Administrative Assistant (2), Analyst (2), Contract Specialist (2)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at DEA according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Great benefits!!!! Flexibility Good retirement" ((in 14 reviews)); "Also good opportunities to travel throughout the United States and the world." ((in 7 reviews)); "You get experience and meet great people" ((in 7 reviews)); "satisfying and rewarding career." ((in 3 reviews)); "Good work life balance and friendly people to work with." ((in 3 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at DEA according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Long hours and dangerous at time." ((in 10 reviews)); "the pay is low sometimes" ((in 6 reviews)); "Poor management, and very limited opportunities for growth." ((in 5 reviews)); "The absolute lame leadership in Washington, DC are all about lawyers, compliance, hugging addicts, and making slugs feel "happy, happy, happy"." ((in 4 reviews)); "Upper management does not care about the federal employees and contractors’ well being." ((in 3 reviews))

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