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)?

TSO (Transportation Security Officer) (784) , Transportation Security Officer (294) , Tso (247) , TSA OFFICER (111) , Security Officer (102) , Lead Transportation Security Officer (78) , TSO Officer (62) , LTSO (52) , Officer (45) , Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (44) , Supervisor (30) , Screener (23) , Administrative Assistant (21) , Program Analyst (14) , Lead Officer (13)

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 498 reviews)); "If you have no life and are willing to work constantly then I would say the pay is good." ((in 296 reviews)); "There are some great people that work there and the experiences you get from the federal government." ((in 88 reviews)); "Some good coworkers as long as you are friendly and communicate with others" ((in 68 reviews)); "TSA offered great job security" ((in 41 reviews))

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

"Poor management and work hours" ((in 341 reviews)); "Supervisors and managers show much favoritism which makes it difficult to achieve good bonus ratings." ((in 71 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 62 reviews)); "They wonder why the morale is low and people are leaving." ((in 61 reviews)); "Many supervisors have power trips and think they are military." ((in 59 reviews))

What are employees saying about TSA (Transportation Security Administration) layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about TSA (Transportation Security Administration) layoffs and their outlook for job security at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) in 2026.

TSA (Transportation Security Administration) reviews

3.4

56% would recommend to a friend

(2,921 total reviews)

David P. Pekoske

64% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

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TSA (Transportation Security Administration) has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 2,921 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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Jun 29, 2023

Good pay!

Trainer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and interesting job.

Cons

Toxic environment and stressful at times.

3.0

Jun 28, 2023

Doesn't pay enough

Tso (transportation security officer)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are great and affordable

Cons

Very stressful and management is all over the place.

4.0

Jun 27, 2023

Stay the Curse

Inspector

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The agency is always evolving. If you can focus on yourself and not everyone else, you will excel. There is excellent room to grow if you apply yourself. Getting a Federal Job with just a High School Diploma or GED is next to impossible anywhere else. My listed is based on longevity. That is what you can obtain if you apply yourself. This isn't a fast-food job. Time to put the adult hat on. Invest in TSP, max it out and within 15 years you can have an easy million, as they match the first 5% then portions thereafter. Make it work for you. But it is a job, you have to work. San Antonio is not my work location, can't be anonymous if home airport listed. By the way, I started out at the bottom, now taking home 118k. Working hard pays off.

Cons

There is the pettiness, that is with any job. Do your job, don't let the 2 percent control you. Follow policy and you will never go wrong. Don't be a sick leave warrior, you can save that forever and then sell it back when you retire. Go to work, do your job that you are getting paid to do.

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