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) (784) , Transportation Security Officer (294) , Tso (247) , TSA OFFICER (111) , Security Officer (102) , Lead Transportation Security Officer (78) , TSO Officer (62) , LTSO (52) , Officer (45) , Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (44) , Supervisor (30) , Screener (23) , Administrative Assistant (21) , Lead Officer (14) , Program Analyst (14)

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 479 reviews)); "If you have no life and are willing to work constantly then I would say the pay is good." ((in 295 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 68 reviews)); "Health Benefits are great and the main reason for many to stay" ((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 341 reviews)); "Supervisors and managers show much favoritism which makes it difficult to achieve good bonus ratings." ((in 75 reviews)); "They wonder why the morale is low and people are leaving." ((in 65 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 60 reviews)); "Many supervisors have power trips and think they are military." ((in 60 reviews))

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TSA (Transportation Security Administration) reviews

3.4

56% would recommend to a friend

(2,922 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 2,922 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

2.0

Jun 16, 2016

Former TSA Employee

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

The pros are is that depending on seniority you can bid and get the shift you want!

Cons

Turn over rate high, favoritism high no backing from uppers, treated just like a number not a human or even an employee

3.0

Jun 16, 2016

TSA

Tsa officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

TSA pays and befits are good.

Cons

Supervisors and management are bullies

3.0

Jun 15, 2016

TSA

Tso

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get some useful experience

Cons

Management is sub par and not well trained.

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