United States Marine Corps
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DismissThe United States Marine Corps is a branch of the U.S. military.
marines.milRating based on 141 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at the United States Marine Corps
Pay
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Most people get paid when they’re sick
Does the United States Marine Corps pay people when they’re sick?
Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
How we know this
96% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at the United States Marine Corps do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
57% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 86% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 4% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 2% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 8% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at the United States Marine Corps worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and May 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
Needs improving
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Most people can’t choose their shifts
Do the United States Marine Corps workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
93% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Needs improving
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for the United States Marine Corps workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
77% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Can be hard to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at the United States Marine Corps?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
How we know this
51% of people report it’s hard to get time off.Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules can get changed at the last minute
Do the United States Marine Corps managers change schedules at the last minute?
Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
58% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Some people find it hard to take sick days
How easy is it to take sick days at the United States Marine Corps?
Some people find it hard to take sick days.
How we know this
57% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 94 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
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Only some students say it’s good
Is a United States Marine Corps job good for students?
Only some students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
44% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at the United States Marine Corps good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
61% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should understand when you need to take care of your kids or help sick family members. Your work should respect your family needs.
Benefits
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Good
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Sick days don’t use up paid time off
At the United States Marine Corps, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
How we know this
93% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Why this matters
Getting sick isn’t a vacation.
You shouldn’t have to lose your time off just because you got sick or had a medical emergency.
A good job gives you separate sick days so you can rest and get better without losing your paid time off allowance.
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Most people say they can afford the health insurance
Is the health insurance from the United States Marine Corps affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
How we know this
99% of people say the health insurance costs are okayBased on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone needs medical care sometimes, but it can be expensive.
A good job should offer health insurance that workers can actually afford.
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Most people get paid time off
Do people get paid time off at the United States Marine Corps?
Most people get paid time off work.
How we know this
95% of people say they get paid time off.Based on data from 92 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone needs time to rest and take care of life outside of work.
A good employer offers paid time off so their workers can choose when to have a break or go to appointments without worrying about losing pay.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at the United States Marine Corps feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
35% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
Needs improving
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Most people have their breaks interrupted
Do people at the United States Marine Corps get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people have their breaks interrupted.
How we know this
68% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at the United States Marine Corps?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
85% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 98 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at the United States Marine Corps enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
71% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at the United States Marine Corps recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
54% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 93 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at the United States Marine Corps?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
34% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 95 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Most people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at the United States Marine Corps?
Most people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 91% of people report being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think the United States Marine Corps’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
82% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organization should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organization has many different sites.
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how the United States Marine Corps is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
47% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
How the United States Marine Corps ranks
United States Marine Corps ranks joint 43rd to work for out of military and defense.
- 43= United States Space Force
- 43= United States Marine Corps
- 43= II Marine Expeditionary Force
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of May 17, 2026.
Pay ranges at the United States Marine Corps
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$25.4k-69.0k per year
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$24.9k-41.0k per year
United States Marine Corps job reviews
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Best thing
The people that work for me
Worst thing
The people I work for and the hours
Employee at the United States Marine Corps, June 2025
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Best thing
The people
Worst thing
The tempo and higher ups
Airframe technician at the United States Marine Corps, April 2025
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 93 United States Marine Corps employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 50 United States Marine Corps employees