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?

"The benefits are great." ((in 83 reviews)); "Good pay: Septa has some of the highest pay for public employees in the area" ((in 48 reviews)); "Pay, medical, dental, prescription & pension." ((in 21 reviews)); "Ok carrier .. great people to work with" ((in 14 reviews)); "Job security is good" ((in 6 reviews))

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

"Management is abusive and insecure, that show favoritism to some and abuse to others." ((in 26 reviews)); "Upper management is full of themselves and lack contemporary people management skills and knowledge." ((in 9 reviews)); "Culture is toxic." ((in 7 reviews)); "Nepotism is rampant." ((in 6 reviews)); "No work/life balance / Long days / Have to bid for jobs and vacation time" ((in 6 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

2.0

Oct 3, 2013

No room for advancement! Poor employee morale!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

SEPTA has great company sponsored healthcare benefits. They still have a company sponsored retirment plan and a 457 B plan with a company match of 10%.

Cons

Very poor employee morale. Career advancement is virtually non-existent for all but a "few". Salary administration is arbitrary and inconsistent. Employees are not properly supported in the performance of their duties. You're an expert until they hire you!

3.0

Aug 29, 2011

A good experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

flexibility and benefits along with no job pressure. However, it is the best place to work if you have family obligations or run a business on the side

Cons

no career advancement and no challenge on the job. It is a very political place. It is not what you know but who you know period.

1.0

Aug 24, 2025

Toxic

Sr. engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, health insurance, free public transportation

Cons

Open racism. If you compete an internal position againt white applicant then you have no chance. They even create a position for promoting them however non-white people remain deprived. A group in B&B engineering management people controll the entire hiring and promotion policy.

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