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U.S. Food and Drug Administration Employee Reviews about "low pay"
Updated Dec 2, 2023
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- "The FDA has a lot of talented employees, but upper management doesn't know or care how to use the expertise of these individuals." (in 10 reviews)
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Return to all Reviews- 4.0Apr 6, 2023Staff FellowCurrent EmployeeWashington, DC
Pros
broaden exposure to all kinds of cutting edges technologies
Cons
the pay is less competitive compared with industry
- 5.0Apr 3, 2020Drug Safety AssociateCurrent Employee, less than 1 yearSilver Spring, MD
Pros
Flexibility ease of travel for me
Cons
Low pay that’s the only com everything else is great
- 3.0Jan 16, 2022Non-clinicalCurrent Employee, more than 3 yearsWhite Oak, MD
Pros
Everyone works as hard as they can to support the mission of improving public health by increasing the safety of medications and medical devices. People are great team players. Everyone's voice is important and heard. There are fantastic resources, such as a library, seminars and journal clubs, and mentors.
Cons
You work as hard as you can. People frequently 'abandon ship' with little warning so you are left short-staffed since it takes at least 9-12 months to replace anyone. There is little room for career advancement because you have to be on the job a non-specific amount of time in order to learn all the nuances of the job. So working longer and harder doesn't get you faster advancement or increased pay.
1 - 4.0May 10, 2016CstCurrent EmployeeSan Diego, CA
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Great org., team building, mission centered, public trust position.
Cons
There are Politics and low pay.
2 - 5.0Jun 20, 2018Anonymous EmployeeCurrent Employee
Pros
The retirement benefits are great
Cons
The pay is scaled by experience and not by performance
- 5.0Jun 9, 2019Division DirectorCurrent Employee, more than 8 yearsSilver Spring, MD
Pros
Extremely rewarding to be a public servant, make impactful decisions. Surrounded by dedicated and experienced scientists.
Cons
Pay is stagnant and low compared to industry for high qualified PhDs.
- 5.0Jul 20, 2023Regulatory OfficerCurrent Employee, more than 10 yearsDenver, CO
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Impactful work, Great place to learn and grow, Travel, flexible work schedule, eleven paid federal holidays, thrift savings program (401k).
Cons
Starting pay is low and workload can be heavy.
- 4.0Nov 7, 2023Policy AnalystCurrent Employee, more than 3 yearsWashington, DC
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Love the people and the work
Cons
Limited pay and promotions unless you are coming in from industry
- 4.0Apr 25, 2017Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee
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Great benefits, vacation and sick leave
Cons
Less than industry average pay
- 3.0Jul 6, 2015Anonymous EmployeeCurrent Employee
Pros
wonderful and intelligent colleagues across many disciplines
Cons
minimal pay raise increases due to Congress
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