Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

TSO (Transportation Security Officer) (782), Transportation Security Officer (294), Tso (247), TSA OFFICER (111), Security Officer (102), Lead Transportation Security Officer (78), TSO Officer (61), LTSO (52), Officer (44), Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (44), Supervisor (30), Screener (23), Administrative Assistant (21), Program Analyst (14), Lead Officer (13)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"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))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"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))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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