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 77 reviews)); "Good pay: Septa has some of the highest pay for public employees in the area" ((in 57 reviews)); "Great Pension and Medical benefits" ((in 22 reviews)); "Ok carrier .. great people to work with" ((in 16 reviews)); "If you are looking to make good money and have asteady job with good health care this is the place to come." ((in 7 reviews))

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

"Nepotism is rampant." ((in 8 reviews)); "Upper management is full of themselves and lack contemporary people management skills and knowledge." ((in 8 reviews)); "Culture is toxic." ((in 8 reviews)); "bad managers and somewhat hostile environment" ((in 7 reviews)); "No work/life balance / Long days / Have to bid for jobs and vacation time" ((in 7 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

Jul 26, 2014

Railroad Conductor Regional Rail

Passenger railroad conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay. Some-what of a family atmosphere, but everyones out for themselves money can change people. They pay becomes a drug just like any other drug so its a matter of do you want to be a robot for them and get paid well or find a good company like Federal Express who cares about its people.

Cons

Your just a number to " The Authority " your way even if better is not their way and thus why passengers hate them not just their employees.

1.0

Jul 7, 2014

Not a good place to work at all

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pension with good benefits

Cons

They only promote people who "play ball", anyone with ambition and a genuine work ethic will be beaten down and turned into a mindless employee. Insane amounts of waste.

5.0

May 30, 2014

fantastic company to work for and great accommodations to raise a family

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great flexibility with work time and time to support family life.

Cons

Salaries are lower than private industry, but benefits balance it out.

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