Does TSA (Transportation Security Administration) pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, TSA (Transportation Security Administration) employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at TSA (Transportation Security Administration). This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at TSA (Transportation Security Administration)?

56% of TSA (Transportation Security Administration) employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated TSA (Transportation Security Administration) 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at TSA (Transportation Security Administration)?

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What are the pros of working at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and good for stepping up into gov work" ((in 474 reviews)); "If you have no life and are willing to work constantly then I would say the pay is good." ((in 297 reviews)); "There are some great people that work there and the experiences you get from the federal government." ((in 85 reviews)); "Some good coworkers as long as you are friendly and communicate with others" ((in 66 reviews)); "Job Security and good training." ((in 36 reviews))

What are the cons of working at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and work hours" ((in 339 reviews)); "Too much favoritism, if you are not liked managers will try to get rid of you." ((in 70 reviews)); "They wonder why the morale is low and people are leaving." ((in 60 reviews)); "Many supervisors have power trips and think they are military." ((in 60 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 59 reviews))

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TSA (Transportation Security Administration) reviews

3.4

56% would recommend to a friend

(2,920 total reviews)

David P. Pekoske

64% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Career opportunities

2.9

Culture & values

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.7

Senior management

TSA (Transportation Security Administration) has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 2,920 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The TSA (Transportation Security Administration) employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Gobierno y Administración Pública industry (3.6 stars).

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3K reviews

4.0

Aug 4, 2023

TSO/SJU

Tso officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team to work with and gain experience.

Cons

No cons, excellent place to get your foot in the federal government.

4.0

Aug 3, 2023

Good start

Tso (transportation security officer)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent benefits Vacation pay & sick pay

Cons

Hours aren’t great Vacation is based on seniority Hours are based on seniority

2.0

Aug 2, 2023

They dont care about you

Tso (transportation security officer)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You become trauma bonded with your coworkers and create lifelong friendships as you suffer in this job together. Taking a paycheck that is higher than any other entry-level job, but being the only reason you stay. And of course, the government benefits are nice

Cons

You are hated by the public and headquarters. And you get constant changes in how to do your job. They hire whoever they can because they can not keep anyone. They promote based on testing that can easily be copied and shared there for allowing the promotion of the most incompetent people. Working smarter, not harder is not a thing in this job. They do not what you use critical thinking. they want you to follow SOP. Except when the SOP doesn't work, then you get in trouble for not using critical thinking. I have never gotten in trouble in this job I served 4 years. But I watch the dumb stuff that doesn't make sense happen around me, all the time.

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