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 483 reviews)); "If you have no life and are willing to work constantly then I would say the pay is good." ((in 303 reviews)); "There are some great people that work there and the experiences you get from the federal government." ((in 82 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and make the job bearable" ((in 66 reviews)); "Job Security and good training." ((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 344 reviews)); "Too much favoritism, if you are not liked managers will try to get rid of you." ((in 75 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 62 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 59 reviews))

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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

Oct 8, 2015

Cliques Worse Than Junior High Ever Was

Transportation security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Being a Federal Transportation Security Officer means you are serving your country. This job gives you the chance of give back to society.

Cons

Inflexible work schedules; officers, leads and supervisors back bite; officers are rude to passengers (even if passengers are rude, employees shouldn't be); managers talk too much about officer's personal business, each other's personal business and their bosses' personal business

2.0

Oct 8, 2015

Great for single people young or old, especially as a second career.

Transportation security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pros were great, detailed, extensive training and mentor programs. The exit interview is also easy to schedule. The schedules are odd, but after the first 90 days you can swap days or have other employees work your day instead of using up your personal leave time. I can't think of any other pros.

Cons

For anyone with a spouse brace yourselves for the major friction that comes with the hours and days a beginner will have to work. You will either be waking up at 1:30 AM and clocking in at 3:30 AM or you will be working all evening. There are no normal shift hours, not even for upper level positions. Also note you will work weekend days and holidays for at least the first year if you stay part-time. If you go full-time you are looking at three years until you can get one weekend day off on your schedule. If you are married with children this isn't the job for you. If you are a single parent don't even think about this job. Also note since the employee parking lot is no where near the airport automatically add 30 minutes to what you think your commute will be. The parking lot takes time and you have to wait for a shuttle bus to get to the actual airport.

3.0

Oct 8, 2015

TSA

Tsa officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great salaries and benefits. The work is steady. Opportunities to transfer or temporarily work in other states and Islands. Can be a good stepping stone for younger people.

Cons

Repetitive work so it can be bad for your body. Unfortunately there are a lot of personnel in management positions not qualified. Not so easy to transfer to other branches of the Govt as one would think. Favoritism, nepotism.

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