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

1.0

May 22, 2013

Favoritism, good Ol' boy system, and corruption is alive and well n Lubbock Texas.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Even part time workers receive full Benefits. HOLIDAY PAY Federal Officer status

Cons

Too much favoritism, corruption, discrimination, unfair acts.

2.0

May 8, 2013

Hostile, non glamorous, unclean, UNSAFE working conditions.

Tsa officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits and friends. Meeting nice people that travel thru the airport.

Cons

Directives are interpreted by management & employees, rude passengers, stinky feet on carpet that is never cleaned, standing in one spot for several hours, strict rules using personal entertainment between flights (when working out of public eye) such as magazines, cell phones, etc. NOT allowed. Hostile airport share holders. Public target for overblown stories by all news programs....and so much more to list. Horrible hours take a tole too.

2.0

Jan 25, 2013

TSO

Tso

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you have experience in other areas, helps to move up to better positions.

Cons

Starts as Part time Makes about $14/hr. Most workers are lazy Management doesn't do anything.

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