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 484 reviews)); "If you have no life and are willing to work constantly then I would say the pay is good." ((in 290 reviews)); "There are some great people that work there and the experiences you get from the federal government." ((in 79 reviews)); "Some good coworkers as long as you are friendly and communicate with others" ((in 65 reviews)); "TSA offered great job security" ((in 39 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 73 reviews)); "They wonder why the morale is low and people are leaving." ((in 65 reviews)); "Many supervisors have power trips and think they are military." ((in 58 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 56 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

Aug 29, 2013

Good job, great benefits, rough hours

Tso

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, work is fairly easy if you can work with people.

Cons

Rough early morning hours, most passengers look at and treat you like dirt.

3.0

Aug 9, 2013

Some positives, plenty of negatives.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent salary for what your do. The job isn't stressful unless you don't like people, in which case most jobs are going to be stressful. Benefits are offered to all employees, even part-time employees.

Cons

For a federal job, this position has no job security. Multiple skills tests are assessed pass or fail yearly with a failure resulting in eventual dismissal, regardless of seniority. Promotions are given to the most random individuals. Frequently, persons with little apparent intellect will be promoted for who knows what reasons. There is potential for promotion, but there is plenty of competition. A degree will not necessarily help you advance. Work schedules will vary from year to year and is based on seniority. If management doesn't like your reason for calling in sick, they will restrict your leave, making a trip to the doctor necessary if you ever get sick.

4.0

Jun 21, 2013

Regret leaving

Transportation security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hours were decent. The work was somewhat interesting and workdays flew by. It is a large brotherhood and you do become friends with your co-workers. Once you get to know people, the job becomes fun. Would not hesitate to work there again if presented with the opportunity.

Cons

People are going to dislike you in any sort of security job. Other than that, quite a good job.

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