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 been stable over the past 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?

"good benefits and programs pension" ((in 80 reviews)); "Good pay: Septa has some of the highest pay for public employees in the area" ((in 56 reviews)); "Great Pension and Medical benefits" ((in 20 reviews)); "Ok carrier .. great people to work with" ((in 14 reviews)); "Competitive salary." ((in 7 reviews))

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

"To much old boy network and nepotism" ((in 9 reviews)); "Culture is toxic." ((in 8 reviews)); "No work/life balance / Long days / Have to bid for jobs and vacation time" ((in 7 reviews)); "Upper management is full of themselves and lack contemporary people management skills and knowledge." ((in 7 reviews)); "long hours during the week" ((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.

What are the top reviewed Septa locations?

Philadelphia , Phila , Upper Darby , Norristown , Philadelphia , Blakeslee , Ardmore , Bryn Mawr , Downingtown , Lansdale , Plymouth Meeting , Southeastern , West Chester , New Castle , Collingdale , Secane , Septa , Sunrise Manor , Mount Misery , Georgetown of Philadelphia , Frankford

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2.9

41% would recommend to a friend

(139 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

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5.0

Jul 3, 2022

Overall decent place to work

Revenue equipment maintainer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, decent benefits, schedule not to bad with weekends and holidays off depending on your run.

Cons

No real advancement, non paid sick time

4.0

May 30, 2022

Fair Salary and benefits

Service manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary Health Insurance Dental Employer Matched 457B Pension

Cons

Could use more experienced transportation employees in higher positions that make important decisions

4.0

May 26, 2022

Good workplace

Electrician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work environment, management, and salary.

Cons

Too much downtime and workload varies.

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