Does Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency?

80% of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency?

Program Manager (7) , Physiotherapist (2)

What are the pros of working at Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency according to real employee reviews?

"There are few comparable opportunities to marshal resources on this scale to tackle interesting R&D problems." ((in 2 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency according to real employee reviews?

"On the positive side, program managers are fortunate in being able draw on the support of exceptionally competent people within DARPA's SETA organizations, and that makes a world of difference." ((in 2 reviews))

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4.4

80% would recommend to a friend

(28 total reviews)

Stephen Winchell

Not enough data to show CEO approval

82% positive business outlook

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4.4

Career opportunities

4.3

Diversity and inclusion

4.2

Culture and values

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.1

Senior management

4.1

Compensation and benefits

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 28 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency employee rating is 21% above average for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

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28 reviews

5.0

8 Nov 2025

Great

Vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great place to work. Very much so

Cons

Location had very cold weather

5.0

18 Oct 2025

Excellent organization

Deputy office director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Outstanding mission and opportunity to make an impact on national security

Cons

The organization is constantly changing. May not be a good fit for those that prefer stability

5.0

31 Jul 2024

Challenging but rewarding

Contracting officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Intelligent people and interesting work

Cons

Rapid pace and lots of pressure

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