Does HM Forces pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, HM Forces employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at HM Forces. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at HM Forces?

78% of HM Forces employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated HM Forces 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at HM Forces?

Army Soldier (20) , Soldier (14) , Commissioned Officer (8) , Engineering Manager (8) , Infantry Soldier (7) , Manager (7) , Logistics Manager (6) , Mechanical Engineer (6) , Operations Manager (6) , Royal Marines Commando (6) , Army Warrant Officer (5) , Captain (5) , E5 - Army - Sergeant (5) , Officer (5) , Warrant Officer (5)

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

"Currently a good pension." ((in 25 reviews)); "Pay is good" ((in 19 reviews)); "Good opportunities to travel and broaden skills" ((in 13 reviews)); "Good job security and prospects" ((in 10 reviews)); "Great workplace and the people." ((in 9 reviews))

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

"long hours and having to cover for civvy departments that strike" ((in 16 reviews)); "Management are poor and lack ideas" ((in 13 reviews)); "Senior leadership poor." ((in 5 reviews))

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HM Forces Reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(475 total reviews)

Queen Elizabeth II

94% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Career opportunities

4.1

Culture and values

4.1

Diversity and inclusion

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Senior management

3.1

Work/Life balance

HM Forces has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 475 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The HM Forces employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

475 reviews

3.0

1 Jun 2026

Good pay and travel opportunities, but poor work-life balance

Operating department practice

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good pay & opportunity to travel

Cons

Too much moving around and lack of work life balance

5.0

23 Apr 2026

Good travel

Army warrant officer class 1

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Travel, autonomy, pay, benefits, opportunities

Cons

Long stints away from home

3.0

18 Feb 2026

Good and bad

Engineering manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Career progression. Good perks, free dental, medical.

Cons

Never have enough equipment for the tasks.

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