Is Delta Air Lines a good company to work for?

Delta Air Lines has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 9,299 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 81% of employees would recommend working at Delta Air Lines to a friend and 80% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Delta Air Lines have been left by employees working as Pilot , Intern and Captain .

Does Delta Air Lines pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Delta Air Lines employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Delta Air Lines. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Delta Air Lines?

81% of Delta Air Lines employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Delta Air Lines 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Delta Air Lines?

Flight Attendant (1241) , Ramp Agent (415) , Customer Service Representative (345) , Customer Service Agent (198) , Customer Experience Specialist (185) , Ramp Agent - Ready Reserve (151) , Airline Pilot (137) , CSA - Customer Service Associate (104) , Delta Flight Attendant (99) , Manager (94) , Customer Service (80) , Reservations Agent (79) , Gate Agent (65) , Ramp Agent/Baggage Handler (65) , Project Manager (61)

What are the pros of working at Delta Air Lines according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits and the on reserve life is only 6 days a week which is better than any other airline." ((in 1174 reviews)); "Great flight benefits at major air line that strives to be and is the best." ((in 936 reviews)); "Good pay and stuff that is good" ((in 382 reviews)); "Great people and very passionate" ((in 374 reviews)); "Great travel benefits and very accommodating company in regards to hearing how to improve the operation" ((in 369 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Delta Air Lines according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management causes employees to work in a stressful environment and suffers from mental health issues." ((in 311 reviews)); "Long hours and the necessity to stand on long flights get to be a killer after a while." ((in 172 reviews)); "No work life balance in small stations" ((in 136 reviews)); "To much favoritism to senior employees" ((in 61 reviews)); "Upper management does not care about what other employees have to say and will always put special interests first." ((in 45 reviews))

What are employees saying about Delta Air Lines layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Delta Air Lines layoffs and their outlook for job security at Delta Air Lines in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Delta Air Lines locations?

Atlanta , New York , Minneapolis , Detroit , Los Angeles , Salt Lake City , Seattle , Dallas , Boston , Tampa , Cincinnati , Chicago , Orlando , Jamaica , San Francisco , San Diego , Fort Lauderdale , Miami , Eagan , Jf Kennedy Ap , SeaTac , Nashville , Denver , Las Vegas , Washington , John F Kennedy Airport , Hapeville , Phoenix , Kansas City , Raleigh

Delta Air Lines reviews

4.2

81% would recommend to a friend

(8,211 total reviews)

Ed Bastian

85% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

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Delta Air Lines has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 8,211 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Delta Air Lines employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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8K reviews

4.0

Dec 17, 2009

Thing I love and despise about Delta

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Mobile Flexibility Challenging Versatile Optimistic in views of the future Encourage you to do the best Motivation Dedicated Traditional Team Work

Cons

Unexpected changes Cut throat Favoritism for senior employee's or certain employee's Negative Office politics Heavy workload Disrespect for authority Arrogant at times

5.0

Dec 17, 2009

Pay Benefits

Payroll compensation benefits

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Travel , Great benefits , Overall a very fair and employee oriented minded company

Cons

Work weekends in some positions schedule's based on years of service Administrators to front line salaries are duly unfair the more you move around the company the more you are punished compensation wise due to change in your craft and position title.

4.0

Dec 11, 2009

Delta Supply Chain Management

Strategic sourcing manager

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Positive working environment Dynamic business environment Supportive work culture Good work-life balance Interesting work, tangible and of benefit to society Travel benefits Atlanta location

Cons

Lack of resources Layoffs, reduced staffing Insufficient productivity tools Employee training insufficient

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