Does Septa pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Septa employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Septa. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Septa?

41% of Septa employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Septa 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.5 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Septa?

Bus Operator (42) , Railroad Conductor (9) , Operator (8) , Transit Bus Operator (8) , Manager (7) , Bus Driver (6) , Engineer (6) , Signal Maintainer (6) , Administrative Assistant (5) , Driver (5) , Locomotive Engineer (5) , Maintenance Custodian (5) , Analyst (4) , Assistant Conductor (4) , Project Manager (4)

What are the pros of working at Septa according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits and quality of life" ((in 79 reviews)); "Good pay: Septa has some of the highest pay for public employees in the area" ((in 45 reviews)); "Pay, medical, dental, prescription & pension." ((in 20 reviews)); "Generally good people" ((in 15 reviews)); "Great job security and stability" ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Septa according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management" ((in 24 reviews)); "Nepotism is rampant." ((in 8 reviews)); "Upper management is full of themselves and lack contemporary people management skills and knowledge." ((in 8 reviews)); "long hours during the week" ((in 8 reviews)); "Culture is toxic." ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Septa layoffs in 2026?

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

Septa reviews

2.9

41% would recommend to a friend

(365 total reviews)

Leslie S. Richards

28% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Career opportunities

2.7

Work/Life balance

2.5

Culture & values

2.4

Senior management

Septa has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 365 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Septa 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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Reviews by job title

365 reviews

1.0

Mar 27, 2015

Can work hard or loaf, your choice, promotions predetermined (25yr emp)

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay, benefits, ability to move within the company.

Cons

No chance to rise to the top or above a certain level through hard, loyal work if you do not have the right genes. Have actually been told that "they just have some numbers to fill" when not getting a promotion, not that they hired the best person for the job. Interviews are subjective at best and alot of times performed by unqualified employees with a stock set of questions. Symantics.

3.0

Oct 20, 2014

Exciting on most days due to the mask amount of new people you meet in the public.

Bus operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The experience you get meeting new people. The salary and flexibility of working extra hours or taking time off away from work. The options to pick different work locations that is suitable to your home location for easier commute.

Cons

The constant fatigue you face by the fast pace environment. Unable to actually make decisions for yourself as needed for the customers. At any moment you can be guilty until proven innocent

3.0

Oct 18, 2014

An excellent company to establish a career

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent benefits Career advancement is good

Cons

Low annual merit increases for non-union employees

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Can work hard or loaf, your choice, promotions predetermined (25yr emp)

Exciting on most days due to the mask amount of new people you meet in the public.

An excellent company to establish a career

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