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 3.5 for career opportunities.

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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 472 reviews)); "If you have no life and are willing to work constantly then I would say the pay is good." ((in 299 reviews)); "There are some great people that work there and the experiences you get from the federal government." ((in 86 reviews)); "Some good coworkers as long as you are friendly and communicate with others" ((in 66 reviews)); "Health Benefits are great and the main reason for many to stay" ((in 43 reviews))

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

"Poor management and work hours" ((in 346 reviews)); "Supervisors and managers show much favoritism which makes it difficult to achieve good bonus ratings." ((in 72 reviews)); "They wonder why the morale is low and people are leaving." ((in 62 reviews)); "Many supervisors have power trips and think they are military." ((in 61 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 58 reviews))

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3.4

56% would recommend to a friend

(2,917 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

3.5

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 2,917 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

3.0

Dec 11, 2013

its ok could be better benefits are great...pay could be better...good old boys club applies here

Anonymous employee

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Pros

great benefits..pay isnt terrible..there are some great people here

Cons

favoritism... cronyism...do i need to say more

2.0

Nov 13, 2013

A job that does nothing but leave a consistent sour taste in your mouth.

Tso

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Pros

The pay is decent, with paid time off accrued and accrued sick leave, better benefits than retail. Experience on how to deal with angry people. Guaranteed two days off. A foot in the door for further federal work. Leads, Behavior Detection Officers, and fellow officers are fantastic to work with. Promote solely from within.

Cons

There is constant contradiction on what the job is that is supposed to be performed. The mission is to secure the air ways yet they take away the ability to effectively do this. Management is quick to back stab. Unreasonably strict. Horrible shift hours. Little to no room for advancement. No loyalty from the agency towards employees. It is beyond difficult to ever take any of the time off that is accrued. Riddled with favoritism. Underappreciated. Management talks down to the individual. Those with college degrees are over looked on a regular basis for promotions. The agency is not really security oriented. Incredibly understaffed and they only hire part time.

5.0

Jan 25, 2023

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Great position for entry level candidates, veterans, or retirement part timers.

Cons

Part time schedules have better days off than full time schedules at least within my location. Through seniority you will earn better time off.

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