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) (783) , Transportation Security Officer (294) , Tso (247) , TSA OFFICER (111) , Security Officer (102) , Lead Transportation Security Officer (78) , TSO Officer (62) , LTSO (52) , Officer (44) , 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 471 reviews)); "If you have no life and are willing to work constantly then I would say the pay is good." ((in 313 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 67 reviews)); "Job Security and good training." ((in 44 reviews))

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

"Poor management and work hours" ((in 343 reviews)); "Supervisors and managers show much favoritism which makes it difficult to achieve good bonus ratings." ((in 69 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 60 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

(2,919 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 2,919 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

3.0

Jul 19, 2014

GOOD START FOR A FEDERAL CAREER

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are good even for the part time employees. Advancement for those who are well connected with management and maintain a high score on TOPS a 4 or higher.

Cons

management micro manage in areas where it is not necessary, employees left alone will do just fine. management have a reputation of firing employees finding out later having to bring them back to their old jobs.

1.0

Jun 18, 2014

TSA's management is a joke.

Tso/bdo

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay is the only pro.

Cons

The supervisors and management are all cut throat and only after what serves them. The management is out to fire anyone they start to not like even if you are one of the best at the airport. I worked there for over 8 years and gave over and beyond the call of duty but was never promoted and the supervisors and management wanted me gone because I didn't fit in with the others I worked with so they underhandedly got rid of me.

1.0

Jun 17, 2014

A long arduous road that'll never seem to end; proverbial "rock and a hard place". A place you can't get out of.

Transportation security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The benefits are excellent. The pay is decent for the amount of work performed. "Foot in the door" in federal government.

Cons

The culture isn't conducive to personal and career growth. Terrible morale among workers. Poor management from above. Inability to work with people's circumstances.

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