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 3.5 for career opportunities.

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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 472 reviews)); "If you have no life and are willing to work constantly then I would say the pay is good." ((in 305 reviews)); "There are some great people that work there and the experiences you get from the federal government." ((in 83 reviews)); "Some good coworkers as long as you are friendly and communicate with others" ((in 67 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 336 reviews)); "Supervisors and managers show much favoritism which makes it difficult to achieve good bonus ratings." ((in 71 reviews)); "Many supervisors have power trips and think they are military." ((in 64 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 62 reviews)); "They wonder why the morale is low and people are leaving." ((in 60 reviews))

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TSA (Transportation Security Administration) reviews

3.4

56% would recommend to a friend

(2,917 total reviews)

David P. Pekoske

64% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

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3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

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2.9

Culture & values

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.7

Senior management

TSA (Transportation Security Administration) has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 2,917 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

1.0

Jan 9, 2013

Worst management ever..

Lead transportation security officer

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Pros

A chance to get into the Federal system and open more opportunities.

Cons

Too many to name..Putting up with the traveling public is bad, but dealing with inept management makes it a nightmare

1.0

Dec 22, 2012

Horrible. Save yourself a lot of anguish and look elsewhere. Don't let the pay fool you.

Tso

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Pay and benefits is the only good thing about TSA. But YOU will end up paying in the end.

Cons

Irate and disrespectful passengers, micro management, favoritism, lack of integrity, inexperienced leadership, no concern for employees whatsoever, unfair promotions, barely any chance for advancement, and almost no opportunity for a raise or bonus. I worked there over 9 years and the organization only got worse over with time. I was miserable everyday year after year, I'm just so grateful I've finally moved on.

1.0

Nov 26, 2012

This job is EXTREMELY Overrated

Transportation security officer

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Pros

If you have no life and are willing to work constantly then I would say the pay is good. I've met some wonderful people.

Cons

Management is completely clueless. The SOP (rule book) is CONSTANTLY changing and you are expected to know and keep up with all changes even though you aren't given much, if any, time to train. You are micro-managed and treated as a number. You slave away for 6hrs as a part timer only to receive a 15 min break. Schedule changes every 6 months and the chances of working within 9-5 are slim to none.

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Worst management ever..

Horrible. Save yourself a lot of anguish and look elsewhere. Don't let the pay fool you.

This job is EXTREMELY Overrated

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