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?

"Good benefits, Unless on call your day ends when the day ends" ((in 77 reviews)); "Good pay: Septa has some of the highest pay for public employees in the area" ((in 50 reviews)); "Stability, good pay, health benefits, pension, and advancement." ((in 19 reviews)); "Ok carrier .. great people to work with" ((in 17 reviews)); "Great job security and stability" ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Septa according to real employee 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)); "No work/life balance / Long days / Have to bid for jobs and vacation time" ((in 7 reviews)); "Culture is toxic." ((in 7 reviews)); "Nepotism is rampant." ((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.

What are the top reviewed Septa locations?

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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

Sep 21, 2020

Good for money, not for mental welbeing and sanity.

Diesel mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

OK income and healthcare plan; OT available.

Cons

Clique culture; management will do what they can to fire you after one year; management will insist that you stay (do over time, even if you can not); the union reps are not all out to help you out; ZERO communication between management and clerks at all levels; every two years upper management will try to screw union members out of pay and benefits at the end of the contract.

4.0

May 25, 2020

Lots of work to do and happy to be working.

Administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I get to see so many things in other areas that I never thought of before. Lots of things to learn and lots of people to meet.

Cons

outdated office technology, outdated policies

4.0

Jul 10, 2019

Great life-long career opp IF you like being on trains 60-90 Hrs/Wk

Train conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The benefits, particularly medical, are unbeatable.

Cons

You literally will be living your life on the train(s).

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Good for money, not for mental welbeing and sanity.

Lots of work to do and happy to be working.

Great life-long career opp IF you like being on trains 60-90 Hrs/Wk

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