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 493 reviews)); "If you have no life and are willing to work constantly then I would say the pay is good." ((in 308 reviews)); "There are some great people that work there and the experiences you get from the federal government." ((in 83 reviews)); "Some good coworkers as long as you are friendly and communicate with others" ((in 67 reviews)); "Good health benefits and retirement package." ((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 339 reviews)); "Supervisors and managers show much favoritism which makes it difficult to achieve good bonus ratings." ((in 68 reviews)); "They wonder why the morale is low and people are leaving." ((in 63 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 61 reviews)); "Many supervisors have power trips and think they are military." ((in 61 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

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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

4.0

Jan 12, 2019

What you make of it.

Lead transportation security officer

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Pros

I've been with TSA for 3 years now and I think the experience is what you make it. I see this as a training ground to learn how to interact with people from all different walks of life. I take my job very seriously. *Meeting new people *Different challenges everyday *Unlimited opportunities to move up in agency *Understand the mission *Considered a Hero daily

Cons

*Work hours *Shortage of Officers *Pay *Media Coverage

1.0

Dec 22, 2018

Worst job ever

Officer

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Pros

It is hard to get fired, but it is not worth it.

Cons

Terrible management, terrible work conditions, work holidays, rude people, no appreciation, demanding, heavy lifting and standing. Bonuses are not worth the work to get them.

3.0

Dec 2, 2018

A good starter job... if you can start full time

Anonymous employee

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Pros

- paid training is provided - it is a shift-work job, but you bid for your shifts for six months, so there are no surprises - easy to pick up overtime, paid holidays, healthcare options, and 5% matching in your TSP savings

Cons

- if you start part time, it is probably a minimum of 6 months before full time will ever be available, and even then it depends on the size and demand of your airport - leave is determined according to seniority and order the requests are received, so you'll be behind everyone when you start - as a new employee, you will probably have either the early AM shift (0400-1230) or the late PM shift (1200-2030) with weekdays as your RDOs, which can significantly interfere with your ability to see other people - you work holidays, you work during a government shutdown, you work if the weather is bad and roads are closed

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