A lot of important work for not a lot of pay. - Anonymous employee SEC Employee Review

3.0
Mar 20, 2012
Anonymous employee
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Pros

You get to be part of a team that is going after some of the people that make or break economies.

Cons

They should be more upfront about a person's chances for growth and advancement within the company. After a few months, I felt I was just being used.

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Pros

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Cons

- no pay - long security process to get clearance

5.0
Jan 25, 2026
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Pros

Things have changed under the current Republican administration, but the SEC has always been known as a great place to work with the highest salaries in the federal government and very family friendly

Cons

Current share seems to actively hate his employees

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