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 (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 470 reviews)); "If you have no life and are willing to work constantly then I would say the pay is good." ((in 300 reviews)); "There are some great people that work there and the experiences you get from the federal government." ((in 88 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and make the job bearable" ((in 66 reviews)); "Health Benefits are great and the main reason for many to stay" ((in 40 reviews))

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

"Poor management and work hours" ((in 329 reviews)); "Too much favoritism, if you are not liked managers will try to get rid of you." ((in 69 reviews)); "They wonder why the morale is low and people are leaving." ((in 66 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 62 reviews)); "Many supervisors have power trips and think they are military." ((in 62 reviews))

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

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TSA (Transportation Security Administration) reviews

3.4

56% would recommend to a friend

(2,920 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 2,920 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

Dec 7, 2015

its alright

Tso

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Training staff is very friendly and respectful. Benefits and pay are pretty good, if you live close by. Directors are approachable and professional.

Cons

It would be nice to know the exact length of training and what expenses that you will have during this time (certain clothes, parking etc.). Long before the whole process is started.

4.0

Dec 6, 2015

Not too bad.

Transportation security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ability to move up in the food chain, pay was okay. Awesome benefits!

Cons

Seriously? Look at the news and you'll see the problems with TSA. There's too many loopholes and agents who aren't doing their jobs properly.

2.0

Dec 4, 2015

Serve as a senior manager providing oversight of a high-visibility program.

Section chief

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Mission directly relates to ensuring the security of the traveling (flying) public and fight against terrorism, highly trained and mobile workforce.

Cons

Some senior leaders do not adapt to widely accepted workforce perks (teleworking), TSA is a perennial political football for the congress.

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