diff --git a/awx/ui/static/js/helpers/JobDetail.js b/awx/ui/static/js/helpers/JobDetail.js
index acef8cf254..6da6df434c 100644
--- a/awx/ui/static/js/helpers/JobDetail.js
+++ b/awx/ui/static/js/helpers/JobDetail.js
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ function($log, UpdatePlayStatus, UpdateHostStatus, AddHostResult, SelectPlay, Se
                             scope.$emit('ProcessEvent', event[0]);
                         }
                     }
-                }, 2000);
+                }, 500);
             }
         });