Question 1

Is US Forest Service a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

US Forest Service has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 1,370 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 65% of employees would recommend working at US Forest Service to a friend and 24% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about US Forest Service have been left by employees working as Intern, Wildland Firefighter and GIS Specialist.

Question 2

Does US Forest Service pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, US Forest Service employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at US Forest Service. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at US Forest Service?

Accepted Answer

65% of US Forest Service employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated US Forest Service 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at US Forest Service?

Accepted Answer

Forestry Technician (148), Wildland Firefighter (52), Forestry Technician (Firefighter) (45), Biological Science Technician (43), Forester (27), Civil Engineer (23), Firefighter (23), Intern (20), Hydrologic Technician (14), Program Manager (14), GIS Specialist (13), Recreation Technician (13), Forestry Aid (9), Smokejumper (9), Contract Specialist (8)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at US Forest Service according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Great people and fun to meet the people camping and enjoying the national forest and national parks." ((in 125 reviews)); "great benefits and great 401k" ((in 71 reviews)); "Good work life balance there" ((in 30 reviews)); "The work environment was good" ((in 26 reviews)); "coworkers are great" ((in 25 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at US Forest Service according to real employee reviews?

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"Low pay and you only become a firefighter when you die" ((in 106 reviews)); "Hostile Work Environment: The agency is extremely cliquey; it pays poorly and employees are under chronic stress due to ongoing poor management and budget turmoil." ((in 34 reviews)); "Long hours and travel requirements" ((in 33 reviews)); "Poor leadership that's treating the Forest and people as if it's the military." ((in 26 reviews)); "Upper management is crippled by political influences and those hired to make decisions are incapable of thinking like a business person." ((in 9 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about US Forest Service layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What US Forest Service locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

Winthrop, Atlanta, Ogden, Asheville, Lakewood, Olympia, Fort Collins, Santa Fe, Cle Elum, Nevada City

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