Question 1

Does Austal pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Austal employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Austal. This rating has decreased by 12% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Austal?

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53% of Austal employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Austal 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Austal?

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Engineer (5), Welder (4), Graduate Engineer (3), Marine Electrician (3), Mechanical Engineer (3), Planner (3), Project Engineer (3), Structural Welder (3), Welder/Fabricator (3), A Class Structural Welder (2), Accountant (2), Administrator (2), Controls Engineer (2), Department Manager (2), Draftsperson (2)

Question 4

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

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"Great benefits and no union" ((in 20 reviews)); "the pay is good for the area" ((in 16 reviews)); "Great people to work with." ((in 13 reviews)); "clean work environment as far as industrial jobs go" ((in 6 reviews)); "Good insurance and 401k." ((in 5 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"Upper management is based on a buddy system." ((in 6 reviews)); "bad leadership, uncaring management, backstabbing mentality, always blame others for mistakes, cover" ((in 6 reviews)); "Respect for HSE is non" ((in 3 reviews)); "Supervisors are incompetent." ((in 3 reviews)); "Senior management is old and reluctant to take on feedback and change" ((in 2 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Austal redundancies in 2026?

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

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