Does Tinker AFB pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Tinker AFB employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Tinker AFB. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Tinker AFB?

71% of Tinker AFB employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Tinker AFB 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Tinker AFB?

Electronics Engineer (23) , Aircraft Mechanic (14) , Computer Scientist (12) , Sheet Metal Mechanic (9) , Mechanical Engineer (8) , Aerospace Engineer (6) , Software Engineer (6) , Software Engineer(Internship) (6) , Computer Scientist (1550) (4) , IT Specialist (4) , Jet Engine Mechanic (4) , Operations Research Analyst (4) , Aircraft Electrician (3) , Engineer (3) , Mechanic (3)

What are the pros of working at Tinker AFB according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits of govt job are good" ((in 44 reviews)); "Job security, flexible hours, some remote work, great people" ((in 16 reviews)); "Lots of time off and growth" ((in 16 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 13 reviews)); "Great people!" ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Tinker AFB according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and not telework." ((in 29 reviews)); "The nepotism is absolutely rampant." ((in 5 reviews)); "Low salary starting out compared to private companies after internship." ((in 3 reviews)); "Little advancement opportunity" ((in 3 reviews)); "Hours got cut when hours promised" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Tinker AFB redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Tinker AFB redundancy and their outlook for job security at Tinker AFB in 2026.

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Tinker AFB Reviews

3.8

71% would recommend to a friend

(236 total reviews)

65% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Diversity and inclusion

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Culture and values

3.2

Senior management

Tinker AFB has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 236 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Tinker AFB employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

236 reviews

5.0

Jun 4, 2026

Low Stress At Least

Computer scientist (1550)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Not too stressful, great coworkers to learn from. Great health benefits.

Cons

Low pay and not telework.

3.0

May 8, 2026

Tinker Review

Electronics engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Safety, the workloads are very interesting.

Cons

Most rules/regulations/benefits controlled by the Federal Government, and are general to everyone. Many regulations and benefits do not benefit specialized positions and different locations.

5.0

May 5, 2026

Great benefits and people, but overtime required

Aircraft electrician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great benefits, days off, people.

Cons

Sometimes you have to work overtime

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