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 84 reviews)); "Good pay: Septa has some of the highest pay for public employees in the area" ((in 51 reviews)); "Great Pension and Medical benefits" ((in 20 reviews)); "Ok carrier .. great people to work with" ((in 16 reviews)); "Job security is good" ((in 10 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 9 reviews)); "To much old boy network and nepotism" ((in 8 reviews)); "long hours during the week" ((in 8 reviews)); "Culture is toxic." ((in 7 reviews)); "bad managers and somewhat hostile environment" ((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?

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

Septa reviews

2.9

41% would recommend to a friend

(365 total reviews)

Leslie S. Richards

28% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

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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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365 reviews

5.0

Mar 9, 2018

Great company to build a career

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is great. Opportunity is endless to build a career and provide for your family. Transportation is 24-7 but you will be compensated well for your time.

Cons

Work hours and shifts vary. If you are looking for a 9-5 then you need an administrative position but if you want to drive a vehicle and make money the shifts can change on a daily basis when you first start out.

4.0

Feb 2, 2018

Contract Admin

Contract administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are wonderful and growth opportunities are plentiful.

Cons

No remote or virtual work

5.0

Jan 31, 2018

Company

Train operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The great benefits with this company is greatly appreciated. Septa is fair and treats employees very well. I'd recommend employment with this company to everyone.

Cons

Some of the downsides of working here is the disrespect from some of the passengers towards the operators. If there's a interruption of service, the operator is the first one blamed and mistreated by the passengers.

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